Tender

704581455 - The Provision of a Personal Support and & Social Work Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

21 Apr 2023 at 09:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to award a contract for the Provision of a Personal Support and Social Work Service. The contract, valued at £20,823,930 GBP, aims to establish a five-year term with the possibility of two additional twelve-month options. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations. The tender is in the selective procurement method stage, with a tender period ending on 26th May 2023 and a contract period starting on 1st April 2024.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for organisations to provide crucial support services to the RAF Community in the UK. Businesses specialised in social work services are well-suited to compete, particularly those focusing on mental health, grief counselling, and support for domestic abuse victims. The contract is designed to address the wellbeing needs of RAF personnel, reserves, and their families, especially those facing challenges due to remote postings or personal difficulties. The procurement process emphasises the importance of delivering comprehensive support services to enhance the overall welfare of the RAF Community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704581455 - The Provision of a Personal Support and & Social Work Service

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement to award a contract for the Provision of a Personal Support and Social Work Service. This opportunity seeks to attract interested organisations with the aim of establishing a five-year contract with two x twelve 12-month option years. With the effectiveness of the RAF being dependent on the wellbeing of personeel and their families, the service provision required aims to provide a range of support services to the RAF Community (regular, reserves and families) in the UK. The services required will need to support families who are perhaps isolated due to being posted to remote locations, assistance, and support to deal with issues such as mental health, grief, domestic abuse to support all RAF personnel and their families at a time when situation faced in life become both overwhelming and challenging. Further information about the requirement can be found in the Statement of Requirement attached to the Opportunity on the Defence Sourcing Portal at ww.contracts.mod.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36b6f689-b89f-4669-a6c0-455bb6582cdd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4968865e-9ad6-4dc3-bad8-31ae2ce48877
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,823,930 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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