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Step Up to Social Work Programme - Higher Education Institution Partnerships

Wirral Council seeks Higher Education Institutions to deliver a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work under the Step Up to Social Work programme.

United Kingdom· North WestPublished 13 Jul 2026· 1 months agoFind a Tender

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    North West

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Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 1 months ago.

13 July 2026
Open tender · no closing date published

Brief

Wirral Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise to identify Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) capable of delivering a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work as part of the national Step Up to Social Work programme. The Council is seeking partners with demonstrated capability and capacity to provide this postgraduate qualification, which aims to train and develop social workers. Interested HEIs should have experience in delivering social work education, appropriate accreditation, qualified teaching staff, and suitable facilities. This is a soft market testing phase designed to gauge interest and capability before formal procurement processes commence.

Track record

3 awards · 1 winner
Unclear

All 3 awards went to one supplier, but likely framework call-offs rather than a true lock-out.

In education training, Wirral Council has awarded 3 contracts to 1 supplier.

Who wins here
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