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781/2019 - Supervised Contact For Children In Care and Their Families

CROYDON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2019 at 10:26

Award Notice
Tender

03 Apr 2019 at 10:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Croydon Council is currently involved in the procurement process for the provision of Children's Social Care Supervised Contact for children in care and their families, titled "781/2019 - Supervised Contact For Children In Care and Their Families". This tender, governed under an open procedure within the Light Touch Regime of the PCR 2015, includes two lots covering supervised contact services in North Croydon and South and Central Croydon, amounting to a combined total of 10,000 hours of service. The contract, valued at £2,400,000, is set to commence on 1st November 2019 and lasts for three years with a possible one-year extension. The deadline for tender submissions was 12:00 noon on 8th May 2019.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the social care sector. Potential candidates need to demonstrate suitable qualifications and experiences in delivering supervised contact services, aligning with the Local Authority's mandate to promote the welfare of children in care. By participating in this contract, businesses can enhance their capabilities while contributing positively to the community's social services landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

781/2019 - Supervised Contact For Children In Care and Their Families

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority ('The Council') is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Service providers for the provision of Children's Social Care Supervised Contact for children in care and their families. Local Authorities have a duty to provide contact between children and young people looked after by that Local Authority and their families. The Children's Act 1989 emphasizes the responsibility of the Local Authority: * to safeguard and promote the welfare and upbringing of children and young people within their area by their families (Section 17) * to allow reasonable contact between a child in care of the Local Authority and their families (Section 34) The Council will seek to award a contract in the form of separate lots. Providers may apply for one or both lots. Lot One : Supervised contact - North Croydon - 5000 hours, of which a minimum of 3,500 will be centre based and the remainder community based. Lot Two: Supervised contact - South and Central Croydon - 5000 hours, of which a minimum of 3,500 will be centre based and the remainder community based. The contract term will be for a period of 3 (three) years from the 1st November 2019 with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months up to a maximum of 4 (four) years. This tender process is being carried out under a one stage open tender procurement under the Light Touch Regime of the PCR 2015 for the purposes of procuring the contract. The Council requires the successful Service Providers to comply with the London Living Wage. Please be aware that TUPE may apply to this contract. All potential suppliers are advised to read the supporting documents listed on the London Tenders portal, prior to responding to the invitation to tender. How to register your interest If you wish to register an interest in this contract, please follow the steps below: * Register your company on the London Tenders Portal free of charge via the link below: https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm. * Await acceptance. You will receive an email confirming your username and password * Use your username and password to log into the London Tenders Portal and register your interest in the relevant contract: 781/2019 - SUPERVISED CONTACT FOR CHILDREN IN CARE AND THEIR FAMILIES * Shortly after you have registered your interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the tender documentation. Deadlines * The deadline for returning your tender is: 12:00:00 noon on 8th May 2019. * The completed tenders may be submitted any time before the closing deadline. * Late applications will not be accepted

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49493872-12a4-46d7-9490-9743b4c06936
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9cb584-5c6b-490a-9d8b-91a38a3d9289
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,844,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2023 4-5 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
CROYDON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWANSTAFF RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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