Tender

GB-London: Profit-Making in Children's Social Care Placements

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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Tender

06 Dec 2021 at 16:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association is initiating a tender titled "GB-London: Profit-Making in Children's Social Care Placements," which falls under the category of research and development services. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 20 December 2021. This opportunity is based in London, United Kingdom, employing an open procedure for procurement. The contract period is expected to commence on 4 January 2022 and conclude on 31 March 2022, offering a focused engagement for interested bidders.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and consultancy related to social care and financial assessment. Companies that specialise in providing analytical insights, report generation, or webinar facilitation for local authorities could be particularly well-suited to compete. Participants in this procurement can not only enhance their visibility in the public sector but also potentially influence commissioning strategies for children's services across multiple councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Profit-Making in Children's Social Care Placements

Notice Description

We require an update report and two webinars. Update report We require an update to the 2020 and 2021 reports on profit making and financial risk, in particular the following sections: a)Income b)Profitability c)Sustainability and solvency risk indicators d)Mergers and acquisitions This is in relation to the twenty largest independent providers of fostering placement and children's homes. "Largest" here refers to the number of beds provided for children in England. This is expected to be the providers covered in the earlier reports, plus any additions to the top twenty. The final report should include a clear description of the methodology used and the sources of data to ensure that the report can clearly demonstrate impartiality and accuracy. It must also be clearly comparable to the earlier reports so that stakeholders can track changes and trends where relevant. Documents should be delivered in Word format and meet WCAG AA Level. Webinars We require one webinar (45-90 minutes) for each of the following audiences: *Councillors and council officers with an interest in children's commissioning, including those with strategic responsibility for commissioning e.g. directors of children's services, heads of service, lead members for children's services, corporate parenting panel members. *A high-level discussion about and engagement with the report contents. *Outcomes: understanding of the report contents and how this might inform council policies on commissioning of children's services, including how the information can be used to influence the market *Local authority commissioners of children's services and finance leads. *A detailed consideration of the report contents and its implications. *Outcomes: understanding of the report contents and how insights within the report can be used to inform commissioning strategies and decisions. The provider may wish to consider how the report links to emerging findings from the Competition and Markets Authority and the Independent Review of Children's Social Care. All content will be developed by the successful bidder and approved in advance of delivery by the Lead Officer. Webinars must include the opportunity for attendees to ask questions, and should include live transcripts or closed captioning. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e84e65-9c09-448f-9d6b-5b1df0206dac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
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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