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Award of consultant to review ESCC's care efficiency strategy

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2023 at 11:45

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04 Sep 2023 at 14:02

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18 Jul 2023 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the review of Children's Services care efficiency strategy to Impower Consulting Ltd. The contract, valued at £363,300, involves two phases with a selective procurement method - Call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 3rd May 2023 and ends on 26th September 2023, with the tender period ending on 2nd May 2023. The location of the delivery address is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by East Sussex County Council presents opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses in the business services sector. The nature of the procurement process, being selective, allows well-suited businesses to compete based on their expertise in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. Businesses should consider the tight timeline and specific requirements outlined in the contract to tailor their proposals and maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of consultant to review ESCC's care efficiency strategy

Notice Description

A consultant is required to review and help deliver Children's Services care sufficiency strategy. The work will comprise of two phases, with the second phase only going ahead subject to the outcome of phase one, funding availability, the consultant's performance and internal approval. This contract was extended from 26 September 2023 to 31 October 2023 and the contract value increased from PS315,000 to PS450,000. Additional information: The contract value has increased from PS315,000 to PS450,000 due to an approved increase in the scope of Phase Two of the project. The contract end date has been extended from 26 September 2023 to 31 October 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-532573cc-b77f-4813-8b0e-f84951972ea1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0eac020-4568-4d56-9e61-601503d21f5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 6-12 months
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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPOWER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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