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Sector awareness and provider preparedness project to aid the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulation for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16-17

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

30 May 2022 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking bids for the "Sector awareness and provider preparedness project" aimed at enhancing the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulations for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16-17. This open tender, classified under social work and related services, has a total value of £1.3 million and is set to commence on 1st October 2022, lasting for 18 months until 31st March 2024. The deadline for submission of tender proposals is 1st July 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those focused on children's services and supported accommodation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender allows for organisations with the relevant expertise to develop compliant practices that align with upcoming standards in the sector, thus fostering growth and enhancing service quality.

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Notice Title

Sector awareness and provider preparedness project to aid the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulation for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16-17

Notice Description

Services to support sector awareness and provider preparedness to aid the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulation for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 & 17. The overall aim of this project is to support the successful implementation of this reform programme by ensuring supported accommodation for young people is consistently high quality, through readying providers for the standards and regulation. The contract is to be for a period of 18 months with the option to extend by one (1) year. The anticipated initial term of this contract is 1st October 2022 - 31st March 2024. The optional extension period is not guaranteed and will be at the absolute discretion of The Department. Any extension will be subject to the Departments approval process, availability of budget and current performance of the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ef3453c-d5a2-4d2e-baaf-cef41b152256
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3da5d9-6179-4f55-aa2a-9314779e98ab
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
SME, VCSE
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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
beth.lord@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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