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Adviser in North East Lincolnshire Council

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent tender titled "Adviser in North East Lincolnshire Council" was issued by the Department for Education, focusing on services within the social work and related services sector. This procurement process adopts a direct method through a single tender action, as the original contract was below the threshold for wider publication. The contract commenced on 19th October 2020 and is set to conclude on 16th October 2021. The contractor's role involves offering independent oversight and ensuring improvements in the authority's ongoing projects, with a contract value of £21,600 and a minimum value of £90,000. The associated contracting authority is located in Sheffield, England.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in advisory services, particularly those focused on social work and organisational improvement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, as the procurement process encourages participation from such entities. Companies capable of providing a sustained focus on improvement processes and change management will find this contract attractive for business growth, particularly those with experience in local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adviser in North East Lincolnshire Council

Notice Description

NOTE: The original contract was below the threshold for Contracts Finder publication, this is an extension to that original contract The Contractor will provide a clear and sustained focus on the areas for improvement and ensure independent oversight of the authority's progress in line with improvement plans. In doing so, the Adviser is expected to supervise the programme of change that the authority has embarked on, to drive forward the improvements and implement close monitoring arrangements, and build on the work that has already taken place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10a4287f-6947-453a-9d30-7da3ba59856d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28cf953c-99ae-4bde-88a4-7d801431e06a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME, 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
£21,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 16 Oct 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPPORT TOO

Further Information

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