Planning

Sandwell Childrens Trust Chair

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Aug 2024 at 12:50

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20 Aug 2024 at 12:01

Planning

20 Aug 2024 at 11:47

Planning

20 Aug 2024 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has announced a planned procurement for the role of Chair of the Sandwell Children's Trust. This tender falls under the education and training services industry category, with a focus on providing independent leadership and governance to the Trust. The location for the services is in the West Midlands, specifically Coventry (CV1 2WT) in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including the proposed launch date for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) on 1st September 2024 and the proposed contract start date on 1st November 2024. The total value of the contract is £27,000 GBP, and businesses are encouraged to register on the education procurement system by 2nd September 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in leadership consultancy, governance, and educational management to collaborate with a public sector entity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract due to its inclusivity criteria. By securing this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolio in public sector consultancy, gain access to future opportunities, and establish robust working relationships with the Department for Education and associated public entities.

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Notice Title

Sandwell Childrens Trust Chair

Notice Description

Details of the Sandwell Children's Trust Chair can be found in the attached. Ensure that the services provided by Sandwell Children's Trust (SCT) are provided in accordance with the Services Delivery Contract and are properly and effectively coordinated, working with the Chief Executive of the Trust and Council, other Trust and Council employees, including the Director of Children's Services, and other relevant bodies and partnerships. Provide, independent leadership to SCT, and ensure that its board of directors is effective in setting and implementing SCT's strategic direction for improving the delivery of children's social care. Provide strategic leadership to SCT, maintaining effective governance arrangements, overseeing institutional performance, coordinating risk management, carry suitable advocacy on behalf of SCT and fulfil a procedural role in the operation of SCT. Reporting on performance, and such other matters as the Secretary of State may request, including a written report sent to the Secretary of State every six months (or as mutually agreed with DfE). The proposed ITT launch date is 1 September and proposed contract start date is 1 November 2024. Suppliers can access this system at: https://education.app.jaggaer.com for details of how to register and the terms of free registration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3412f17e-7203-4ab3-9759-dd11ff974e34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a35cb356-7b96-48ff-bc42-f7e377cbeccf
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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