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Published 4 Sept 2026

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Lot 1 - Apprenticeship Training - Social Worker Integrated Degree Level 6

Authority: Isle of Wight Council

Other -
CPV: Education and training services (80000000)
Published panel value£288,000Shared across 3 suppliers; not a single purchase
Contract ends 31 Aug 2028
Contract starts 1 Sept 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Further competition for the Provision of the following apprenticeship programme via the Authority's Provision of Learning and Development Services via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) DN262146:

Social Worker Integrated Degree Level 6

Which will include delivery of level 4, 5 and 6 of the integrated degree.

The suppliers must be able to offer the fully published standard as detailed on the

Skills England website.

The Authority sought suppliers that could offer high levels of evidence of

employer and learner satisfaction, along with high achievement rates.

The supplier will need to be registered on the Apprenticeship Provider and

Assessment Register (APAR).

The contract term shall be from the 1st September 2026 for a period of 24 months,

with an option to extend for 12 months.

Additional information:

There is the option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. Values given are based on estimated learner numbers for the duration of the contract, including the possible extension period however there is no guarantee of value or volume of learners throughout the contract.

Published procurement details

Procedure
Other -
Buyer reference
IOW001-DN820032-59720517
Category
Services
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
No
Tender deadline
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
South East, United Kingdom

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Award decision
    30 Jul 2026
  2. Contract starts
    1 Sept 2026
  3. Notice published
    4 Sept 2026
  4. Contract ends
    31 Aug 2028

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Suppliers named on the notice

  • Southampton Solent UniversitySupplier East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large
  • University of KentSupplier Medway Building, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4AG
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large
  • University of WinchesterSupplier Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large

Official documents & specifications (1)

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Notices published for this procedure

Source record

Source
Contracts Finder
Notice language
en
Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-514d3d65-1c45-494c-8223-0805d9bdc71b-2026-09-04T13:46:21+01:00
Published
4 Sept 2026
Latest update
4 Sept 2026
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-514d3d65-1c45-494c-8223-0805d9bdc71b
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-514d3d65-1c45-494c-8223-0805d9bdc71b-1