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Communication Services for Adult Social Care sector

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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14 Nov 2019 at 18:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process for "Communication Services for the Adult Social Care sector," aimed at maximising the reach and impact of EU Exit messaging within the social work and related services industry. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as a single tender action below a specified threshold. The contract, valued at £416,500, spans from 14th October 2019 to 31st March 2020, with the tender period concluding on 11th October 2019. The services were set to be delivered across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for organisations, particularly those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, to engage in governmental communication efforts that impact the adult social care landscape. Businesses that specialise in communication services, public relations, or social campaigning are well-suited for competition in this process, as they can leverage their expertise to contribute to the important messaging aimed at the social care community amidst the complexities of the EU Exit.

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Notice Title

Communication Services for Adult Social Care sector

Notice Description

Communication Services for the adult social care sector, to maximise the reach and impact of adult social care EU Exit messaging.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07096beb-82c4-4e1d-b092-3df8bb386604
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/757cd761-3f8f-42e6-b2b2-4547d4cdd4c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stuart.cameron@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CARE FORUM

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