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Children's Social Care Services Adviser

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Jan 2018 at 11:36

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28 Mar 2017 at 12:04

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28 Mar 2017 at 11:46

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education (DfE) as the buying organisation, which sought a "Children’s Social Care Services Adviser" to drive improvements in local authorities' children’s social care services. This tender is classified under social work services (CPV code: 85300000) and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open tender, which began with a tender period that ended on 30 September 2016. The awarded contract, valued at £46,080, commenced on 17 October 2016 and concluded on 13 October 2017.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the public sector, particularly those with expertise in social care services. Companies with a background in improving service delivery in vulnerable child care settings would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Success in this area not only enhances the reputation of the service providers but also contributes positively to community welfare, making it an attractive field for social enterprises and consultancies focused on public sector improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Social Care Services Adviser

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for supporting improvement in Local Authorities, as part of interventions, in response to failure or weakness in the provision of children's social care services. The Department sees considerable value in drawing down external expertise, from various sectors, to support local authorities in these circumstances. This procurement offered successful bidders an opportunity to drive improvement in underperforming children's social care services and ensure vulnerable children receive a higher quality service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5375ae4c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03deea11-1ad2-49ab-b82d-14ed7f2d95ab
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - open
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,080 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2016 - 13 Oct 2017 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
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLCRANE

Further Information

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