Social Work Apprenticeships

Southend-on-sea Borough Council

Published: Jan 6, 2026

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Anglia Ruskin University — £144,000

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About This Opportunity

Social Work Apprenti — services contract awarded in United Kingdom by Southend-on-sea Borough Council. Awarded to Anglia Ruskin University (GBP 144K, Dec 2025).

This is a services contract in the education and training, social protection and Youth sectors, with a focus on Social Work and Workforce. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 144,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

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.. CPV: Education and training services (80000000). Procedure: Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on January 6, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: DN800582. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Southend-on-sea Borough Council

Southend-on-sea Borough Council has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 10 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Social Protection & Welfare. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Anglia Ruskin University was awarded the contract for £144,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference DN800582 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Anglia Ruskin University. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Southend-on-sea Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.