Award of Step Up to Social Care Educational Services to University of Kent
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Step Up to Social Care Educational Services to University of Kent
Awarded 01 Jan 2026
Awarded01 Jan 2026
Value£231,462.00
SupplierThe University Of Kent
AgencyKENT COUNTY COUNCIL
RegionSouth East
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 4mo1y 2mo term, 73% elapsed
Awarded 1 Jan 2026Expires 1 Mar 2027
About
Kent County Council awarded a contract to the University of Kent to provide the Step Up to Social Care educational services for up to 20 students, delivering social worker training that produces qualified social care workers for Kent County Council and Medway Council.
The programme includes theoretical classroom-based education and practice placements, hybrid in-person and virtual learning, an admissions process with DBS checking, and practice educators for 70- and 100-day placements.
The contract value is £231,462.
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