Tender

P0564 - The Recruitment and Management of Children's Agency Social Workers

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Jun 2019 at 20:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is seeking tenders for "P0564 - The Recruitment and Management of Children's Agency Social Workers" within the social services industry. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for noon on 28th June 2019. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd September 2019 and will last for three years, with an option for a two-year extension. Interested parties should register on the tender portal provided by the Council and ensure all correspondence is conducted through the designated in-tend system. This procurement is classified under the Open Procedure, in compliance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for experienced recruitment agencies specialising in social work services and related fields. Businesses that provide agency workers, particularly those capable of supplying Children's Agency Social Workers and similar roles such as Family Support Workers and Youth Offending Team Workers, would be well suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a company's portfolio and establish a foothold in the public sector, contributing to substantial business growth in the social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0564 - The Recruitment and Management of Children's Agency Social Workers

Notice Description

Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company (The Trust), wishes to establish a Master Vendor Managed Service Provider (MVMSP) for the provision of Children's Agency Social Workers. The contract will be awarded on the following basis: - To one experienced managed service provider of Agency Children's Social workers - The MVMSP must be able to supply Children's Agency Workers themselves or through a supply chain of pre-qualified Agencies There will be a requirement that The Trust be entitled to request the provision of other agency workers through this contract providing their roles are similar in nature to those stated above. Pricing for these workers (including Tenderers' margins) shall be determined through reasonable matching against equivalent roles with existing pricing contained within the Contract. The additional agency workers likely to be requested may include Family Support Workers, Residential Child Care Officers, Contact and Escort Workers, Leaving Care Personal Advisors and Youth Offending Team Workers. The Contract will last for 3 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract) with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years (1 +1) subject to requirements and satisfactory performance. This procurement falls under Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Social and Other Specific Services) In this case, the procurement process will be based on the Open Procedure route. However, as is allowable with procurements that fall under the light touch regime, the process conducted by the Council will differ in some ways from the requirements set out in regulation 29. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon on 28th June 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09578273-fc9d-4b12-9449-d712cd3c6d11
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79420000 - Management-related services

79600000 - Recruitment services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carol Woodfield
Contact Email
carol.woodfield@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 2913

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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