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Social Work Apprenticeships

Southend-on-sea Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Southend-on-sea Borough Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS26ER, England

Contact Name: Sharon Cohen

Contact Email: sharoncohen@southend.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
144000.0 GBP
Published
06 Jan 2026, 09:08
Deadline
15 Dec 2025, 15:00
Contract Start
12 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
28 Feb 2029, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Anglia Ruskin University
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks to procure a training provider to deliver a Social Work Degree Apprenticeship programme in line with the Apprenticeship Standard (Level 6). The contract will support workforce development by enabling employees to gain a professional social work qualification while continuing to work. The successful provider will deliver a high-quality, accredited Social Work Degree Apprenticeship that meets the requirements of the Social Work England standards and Skills England and complies with the DfE apprenticeship funding rules. Delivery should combine academic learning, with must include face to face learning, with practical workplace placements, ensuring apprentices are fully prepared for professional registration.

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