Buckinghamshire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Step Up to Social Work Programme Delivery to University of Bedfordshire

Awarded 01 Nov 2018

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Awarded01 Nov 2018
Value£1,406,000.00
SupplierUniversity of Bedfordshire
AgencyBuckinghamshire County Council
RegionSouth East
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 2y ago6y term
Awarded 1 Nov 2018Expired 31 Oct 2024

About

Buckinghamshire County Council awarded a contract to the University of Bedfordshire for the delivery of the 'Step Up to Social Work' programme, a 14-month Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work validated by the Health Care Professionals Council.

The programme provides places for approximately 20-25 high-calibre graduates with existing degrees and experience of working with children and families, seeking to re-train as social workers.

The contract started on 1 November 2018, has a six-year term with options for two further 12-month extensions, and is valued at £1,406,000.

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