Perceptions of Practice Placements on Social Work Courses
Buyer: Social Work England
- Published
- 6 August 2026
- Estimated value
- £41,427
- Place of performance
- UKC
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 074865-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-067fc7
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 73110000Research services
- 73200000Research and development consultancy services
- 80300000Higher education services
Description
Social Work England is commissioning independent research to strengthen its understanding of practice-based learning across qualifying routes into social work in England. This work supports Social Work England's role as the regulator of social work education and training, and will inform future regulatory standards, guidance and quality assurance activity. The requirement is for the design and delivery of a mixed-methods research study exploring perceptions and experiences of practice-based learning, including statutory and non-statutory placements. The research will examine issues of placement quality, placement sufficiency and variation across regions, qualifying routes and workforce contexts. The supplier will be expected to engage with a range of stakeholders, which may include education providers, employers, practice educators, placement providers and newly qualified social workers. Research activity is likely to include a combination of desk-based review and primary research methods such as surveys, interviews, focus groups and/or case studies. Key outputs will include a midpoint findings presentation, a final written report suitable for publication, and a final presentation…
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Edge Hill University | — | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 074865-2026 · 6 August 2026
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