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Local Authority & Political Leadership Support - Lot 2 con_9885

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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08 Jul 2021 at 16:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Local Authority & Political Leadership Support - Lot 2 con_9885," initiated by the Department for Education, based in Sheffield, England. This contract falls under the health and social work services category, with a total value of £2,236,298.76. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which concluded its tender period on 11 June 2021. The contract is now active, with services being provided until 31 May 2024, and involves support for local authorities (LAs) to enhance their operational effectiveness, particularly in children's social care and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services in light of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public sector consultancy and support services, particularly those with expertise in children's social care and organisational development for local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, as they can offer tailored support to local authorities aiming to navigate recovery and improve their service delivery. Engaging with the Department for Education could also pave the way for further public contracts in related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Authority & Political Leadership Support - Lot 2 con_9885

Notice Description

Project Objectives: 1. To provide targeted improvement support to select LAs, to be agreed with the Department, with a focus on the effectiveness of LA senior leaders, the effectiveness of partnerships (with the Police and clinical commissioning groups as a minimum) and the strategic approach to improving children's social care and SEND services - this will include specifically working with the director of children's services (DCS), the local authority chief executive, the lead member and partner representatives, as a minimum. 2. To support LA leaders with challenges in their children's social care and SEND services, arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the development and delivery of recovery plans. 3. To provide diagnostic services to select LAs, to be agreed with the Department, with a focus on the effectiveness of corporate parenting arrangements and advisory support to deliver the resulting recommendations and improvements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4028f28b-5339-4450-881e-9bd66b0d21de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1b7ee0-a3e2-44b8-9df3-74687dd4a808
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,236,298 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,236,298 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Further Information

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