Weighting 10
Your score will reflect the degree to which your organisation has clearly demonstrated that the evaluation criteria below have been met:
The process includes a clear suitable description and rationale of the process for
developing a bespoke programme.
The project plan is realistic timely and achievable and clearly states resource
requirements from all involved parties.
The extent and method by which the voice of young children and adults will be built into
any teaching programme
The suitability and extent to which social media is built into the proposed programme.
The method and extent to which you would work collaboratively with partner agencies
such as the consortia, DfE, HCPC etc.
How you intend to identify and incorporate any learnings from national and/or local
existing or previous “Step Up” programmes
Question
Please provide details of the process that you would follow to develop a ‘bespoke’ Step Up programme to meet the requirements of the South West Consortia Regional Partnership (Dorset lead Consortia 1; Somerset lead Consortia 2). Please include a high level project plan covering the period from award of business to the commencement of the programme (a significant development time and collaboration between awarding the contract, gaining HCPC approval and starting to deliver the programme is anticipated), detailing activities, timelines, milestones and resource requirements. Please also provide a basic programme delivery structure.
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Response Lot 2 (SCC)
Response Lot 3 (Both)
3 Evaluation Criteria
Weighting 5
Your score will reflect the degree to which your organisation has clearly demonstrated that the evaluation criteria below have been met:
Confirmation that the cost of DBS checks are contained within the pricing Schedule
Response has clearly demonstrated an ability to process DBS checks to a level to assure the consortia.
Response demonstrates a clear and rigorous approach to decision making
The response demonstrates experience in processing DBS checks
Question
Please indicate your ability, experience and current volumes to process DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks on trainees and confirm that this is reflected in the cost of your Tender.
Your response should provide the volume of DBS checks you undertake annually, and the process you undertake to ensure rigour in any decisions made. Your response should also confirm that the cost of processing DBS checks is covered in your pricing schedule.
Response Lot 1 (DCC)
Response Lot 2 (SCC)
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4 Evaluation Criteria
Weighting 10
Your score will reflect the degree to which your organisation has clearly demonstrated that the evaluation criteria below have been met:
• The amount of direct lecture/teaching time envisaged
The amount of ‘directed’ and ‘self-directed’ study time allowed for,
• the level and method of regular tutorial support will be offered to trainees
• any innovative approaches to learning and development developed &/or intended to develop and use within the programme
your intention, ability and methodology to integrate practice experts or internal Consortia resource, as agreed by Consortia members
the extent to which you contribute to a residential component
the extent to which methods include action learning sets, peer to peer learning strategies, practitioner led approaches
The methods utilised to promote emotional resilience in practitioners The methods used to promote leadership and self-leadership
Question
Please indicate, in outline, the teaching methodologies and the approaches to learning you would use with trainees and why.
Response Lot 1 (DCC)
Response Lot 2 (SCC)
Response Lot 3 (Both)
5 Evaluation Criteria
Weighting 10
Your score will reflect the degree to which your organisation has clearly demonstrated that the evaluation criteria below have been met:
The type of resources l offered such as library resources, on-line materials, distance
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The method by which trainees would access such resources
Any limitations on access to such material.
Question
Please indicate what access to research, theory and other supporting materials you would provide for trainees and how these would be accessed.
Response Lot 1 (DCC)
Response Lot 2 (SCC)
Response Lot 3 (Both)
6 Evaluation Criteria
Weighting 10
Your score will reflect the degree to which your organisation has clearly demonstrated that the evaluation criteria below have been met:
The extent to which the learning needs of individuals are accommodated alongside group requirements.
Evidence of how specific individual needs are met in other / previous learning programmes
The extent to which evidence of how you will facilitate the needs of any trainees with
learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, sight and hearing impairment) is supplied and confirmation that this is included in the pricing schedule
The extent to which the response include use of mentors and coaches nominated by
Consortia Members.
The extent and method to which care and support facilities are available to trainees
who, for whatever reason, are experiencing difficulties in coping with this intensive programme.
Question
Please indicate how you will respond to the learning requirements of individual trainees with specific needs throughout the 14-month programme
Response Lot 1(DCC)
Response Lot 2 (DCC)
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7 Evaluation Criteria
Weighting 10
Your score will reflect the degree to which your organisation has clearly demonstrated that the evaluation criteria below have been met:
The timetables provided are realistic achievable and timely
The level of support available
The thoroughness of the communication proposals
Evidence provided is relevant and detailed
Demonstrated evidence of success in other courses Question
Please indicate how you will support and communicate effectively with Agency Reps, trainees, Practice Educators, Learner Guides/Mentors so that they are clear what is expected of them (including PCF requirements), what the timetables are, and where deadlines exist e.g. for induction and submission of assignments. Please provide evidence of any clear, simple information that you produced for other courses and communication methods that have been particularly successful, and why they have been successful.
Response Lot 1 (DCC)
Response Lot 2 (SCC)
Response Lot 3 (Both)
8 Evaluation Criteria
Weighting 5
Your score will reflect the degree to which your organisation has clearly demonstrated that the evaluation criteria below have been met:
Responses include evidence of how you have utilised practitioner expertise in the past
and how this has impacted on: a) the quality and b) the cost of the programme. The level to which responses include how you will ensure that the placement
experience is fully integrated with the academic content, Including work shadowing opportunities
Responses include a clear proposed methodology for identifying and engaging
expertise in agencies.
Question
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agencies to input into the teaching of trainees, and how will this affect the costs associated with the programme.
Response Lot 1 (DCC)
Response Lot 2 (SCC)
Response Lot 3 (Both)
9 Evaluation Criteria
Weighting 5
Your score will reflect the degree to which your organisation has clearly demonstrated that the evaluation criteria below have been met:
Response times are specific, achievable and reasonable
Specific named contacts with contingency planning
Clear roles and responsibilities of all parties involved
Demonstrated ownership of complaints and concerns.,
Demonstrated method for identifying core issues and resolution processes. Question
Please indicate the process and expected response time to complaints &/or concerns raised by trainees or agencies.
Response Lot 1 (DCC)
Response Lot 2 (SCC)
Response Lot 3 (Both)
10 Evaluation Criteria
Weighting 10
Your score will reflect the degree to which your organisation has clearly demonstrated that the evaluation criteria below have been met:
The level of experience of delivering a programme of this nature across the consortia region.
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The amount and experience of staff resources which would be made available
The resources made available, location, facilities and access
The structure of the support made available to the management board is relevant and thorough
Question
Please indicate what support and resources you are able to offer the Step Up to Social Work Management Board and its functioning, and where you intend to deliver the programme. Response Lot 1 (DCC)
Response Lot 2 (SCC)
Response Lot 3 (Both)
11 Evaluation Criteria
Weighting 5
Your score will reflect the degree to which your organisation has clearly demonstrated that the evaluation criteria below have been met:
Management information is thorough and relevant
There is a clear and reasonable timed programme of provision of management information
The systems and methods used to record relevant data and service reports
Format and suitability of any sample report provided Question
It is important that agencies are fully informed and in a timely manner of any issues that may prevent trainees’ progressing to satisfactory completion of the programme. Please provide details of the management information you intend to provide to the Step Up to Social Work Management Board, which is relevant to the service requirement. Please indicate who will be the Lead Contact for any issues in relation to the programme. Please also supply a sample report.
52 Response Lot 2 (SCC)
Response Lot 3 (Both)
12 Evaluation Criteria
Weighting 5
Your score will reflect the degree to which your organisation has clearly demonstrated that the evaluation criteria below have been met:
The suitability and thoroughness of any selection process for any new staff required or the process for identifying existing suitable staff to deliver the programme
The level of experience, qualifications skills and suitability of the named staff as appropriate to delivering the programme.
The thoroughness and suitability of a clearly explained process for ensuring stability within the programme and method for handling any staff changes during the programme
Your approach to line management and staff supervision. Question
Please provide details of how you will ensure that there is stability of teaching and tutorial staff throughout the programme and that they are sufficiently skilled, knowledgeable and
experienced. Please attach CVs of the named people who will be delivering the academic programme, indicate whether they are full or part-time, and, outline their experience in; a) the teaching of Social Work Theory and Practice at Post Graduate level,
b) integrating teaching with assessed periods of practice c) action or problem-based learning
d) supporting research
e) the Chief Social Workers Knowledge and Skills Statement for Children’s Social Work Response Lot 1 (DCC)
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