Tender

Provision of Independent Complaint Officers

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Independent Complaint Officers, classified under welfare services for children and young people. This procurement process, which is in the tender stage, follows an open procedure. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2029, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The total estimated value of the contract is £240,000, with an annual value projected at £60,000. The tender submission deadline is 24th February 2025, and interested parties should ensure all documents are completed fully and precisely as outlined in the tender documentation to avoid elimination.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by engaging in a long-term contract with a prominent municipal authority. Organisations that specialise in providing social work and welfare services for children and young people, including those with capabilities in broader social and community services, will find this contract particularly suitable for their operations. With a broad geographic scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and beyond, this opportunity allows for growth and extended reach in both domestic and international markets.

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Notice Title

Provision of Independent Complaint Officers

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide Independent Complaint Officers Framework. The tender is an open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st September 2025 ending by 31st August 2029 with an option to extend for a period of 2 x 12 month periods. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be PS60,000 per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841271c7-5511-418d-99c2-7f3c5b4d9427
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

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