Quality Assurance of Adult Social Care Training and Qualifications by Skills for Care Ltd
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) · Awarded contract
AwardedQuality Assurance of Adult Social Care Training and Qualifications by Skills for Care Ltd
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£3,050,340.40
SupplierSkills for Care Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025
About
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) awarded a contract to Skills for Care Ltd for the quality assurance of training and qualifications for the adult social care (ASC) workforce, including the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.
The contract, valued at £3,050,340.40 excl VAT, covers an initial period of one year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods.
Skills for Care Ltd was appointed to work with qualification regulators, awarding organisations, training providers, the ASC sector, and individuals with lived experience to ensure high-quality training aligned with DHSC's Care Workforce Pathway.
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