Planning

Soft Market Test for Domestic Abuse skilled staff based within Together for Families Children's social care

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Jul 2022 at 07:43

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Cornwall Council, who is seeking to commission a team of domestic abuse skilled staff within their Together for Families Children's social care programme. The tender, titled "Soft Market Test for Domestic Abuse skilled staff," falls under the social work and related services sector, with a total budget of £50,000. The contract period is set to commence on 8th September 2022 and conclude on 31st August 2024. The process is currently in the planning stage, and a future notice regarding the proposal is scheduled for 12th July 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social care, particularly those experienced in domestic abuse support services. Companies that can provide skilled social workers capable of integrating with children’s services and collaborating with statutory and voluntary partners will be well-suited to respond. Engaging in this soft market assessment can help organisations position themselves for future, formal procurement opportunities with Cornwall Council, thereby facilitating business growth in the area of social service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Domestic Abuse skilled staff based within Together for Families Children's social care

Notice Description

Cornwall Council are looking to commission a small, dedicated team of highly skilled domestic abuse workers, who can provide both insight and direct case work support within children's social care. The dedicated team will support Cornwall Council to increase knowledge and skills across the social care teams and provide direct case work for families where the primary issue is domestic abuse. This dedicated team will provide the intensive support that some families need to assess their situation with them and provide the support they need. The dedicated team will support those in Family Assessment (FAS) teams but also on occasions child protection and children in care where TFF have high level concerns about domestic abuse. The proposal is for two workers in each area in Cornwall (East, Mid and West), 6 workers in total who will need to undertake highly targeted work to get the best outcomes from the resource available. This will include a countywide supervisor who will ensure the fidelity of the service and that the workers are clear in the work they are undertaking. The team will be fully embedded within the FAS teams to ensure clarity of responsibilities, joint case supervision and integrated provision so that families move seamlessly through support services. This team will need to work with statutory partners, Education, Health and Social Care, Police and voluntary sector partners. The service lead will be responsible for the liaison and development work with partner organisations. It is intended that the responses supplied will enable the Council to develop a business proposal. Any such proposal would be subject to the development and approval of a business case, and, as such, this exercise implies no commercial commitment. This is not a formal tender document. Participation of this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec9a5a3-36d1-44e1-ab80-1470614c254d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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