Tender

Children's Social Care Adviser Team Tower Hamlets

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

08 May 2017 at 16:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently seeking proposals for the project titled "Children's Social Care Adviser Team Tower Hamlets," aimed at improving children's social care services in Tower Hamlets, London. The open tender process invites bids until 19 May 2017 at 9am, with the contract term expected to commence on 1 June 2017 and run until 31 May 2018. The total contract value is £79,920, and it falls under the social work services category. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 85310000 and is intended for service providers capable of offering operational and strategic advice.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in children's social care transformation and improvement initiatives. Businesses that can demonstrate a solid understanding of social care challenges and proven advisory skills would be well positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement not only offers potential financial returns but also the chance to contribute positively to the welfare of vulnerable children in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Social Care Adviser Team Tower Hamlets

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for supporting improvement in local authorities, through government intervention in response to failure or weakness in the provision of children's social care services. DfE wishes to appoint an Adviser team (ideally a partnership or small team) to provide operational and strategic advice, support and challenge in Tower Hamlets London Borough Council. The Adviser team will work with the chair of the Improvement Board to diagnose the key causes of failure, agree priorities and provide a clear and sustained focus on the areas for improvement; and ensure independent oversight of progress in line with agreed improvement plans. They will bring their extensive and proven skills in children's social care transformation to help embed a sustainable programme of change to services for the most vulnerable children throughout the organisation. Additional information: Bidders interested in this requirement should be aware that they must allow at least 3 full working days before the competition closing date of 19 May 9am. This is to complete your registration on the Department for Educations, Dynamic Purchasing System. Incomplete registrations will not be accepted. Bidders who are already fully registered on the Department for Educations Dynamic Purchasing system do not have to re-register. Bids already submitted can be withdrawn from the competition, or updated as long as this happened before the deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ca98ffc-783b-463a-8f9c-f009ff1eb034
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eeab0e9-9d71-4579-b084-2b990bab9250
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£79,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 31 May 2018 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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