Islington · Awarded contract
Awarded

Delivery of Step Up to Social Work Postgraduate Diploma (Cohort 9) for NCEL Regional Partnership

Awarded 31 Mar 2025

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Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£309,000.00
SupplierMiddlesex University
AgencyIslington
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 5mo1y 12mo term, 80% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2027

About

Islington awarded a contract to Middlesex University for the design and delivery of a quality assured employment-based 'Step Up to Social Work' Postgraduate Diploma (in Children and Families) on behalf of the North, Central, East London Regional Partnership (NCEL RP).

The course will commence in January 2026 and conclude in March 2027, lasting 15 months, and will provide a pathway through to [incomplete].

The contract is set to start on 1 April 2025 and will run for 24 months, ending on 31 March 2027, including planning, preparation, and delivery of the programme, as well as time for any delayed submissions.

The estimated total value of the contract is £309,000 over the 24-month term, based on £10,300 per trainee for 30 trainees.

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