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Open Spaces Care Review: Independent Review of Children' Social Care - Con_11072

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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14 Oct 2021 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is the buying organisation for the contract titled "Open Spaces Care Review: Independent Review of Children's Social Care." This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and is located in England. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having commenced on 21st June 2021 and set to conclude on 31st October 2021. Notably, the contract, valued at £20,000, was awarded to Community CoLab on 12th August 2021, following a selective procurement method via a catalogue purchase approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow within the realm of children's social care. Specifically, organisations with experience in facilitating community engagement and event management would be well-suited to compete, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can leverage their understanding of the lived experiences of service users in social care settings are likely to stand out in further bidding for similar contracts that value comprehensive stakeholder engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Spaces Care Review: Independent Review of Children' Social Care - Con_11072

Notice Description

The Independent Review of Children's Social Care is committed to ensuring that the voices and experiences of those with lived experience of children's social care are central to the review and the recommendations. As a result, the review team are ensuring that the engagement activities of the review are broad and comprehensive and provides a safe space to hear from as many children, young people, adults, and families as possible. The review team have decided that the format of Open Space Technology events will provide a unique opportunity for those with lived experience to lead discussions on a broad range of issues that affect them in direct response to case for change publication. The Contractor has agreed to co-design and deliver a series of events to gather the views and contributions of those with lived experience of children's social care and other stakeholders in partnership with and on behalf of the Independent Review of Children's Social Care. This contract commenced on the 21st June 2021 and is due to end on the 31st October. The date in which the contract was signed was the 12th August 2021. The first event did not take place until the 26th August (after the contract was signed).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6904e4bd-1cfb-4957-8d3b-1abbbea2ff46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf4dfae2-906b-4fab-939b-d167e67eccd1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
review.childrenssocialcare@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY COLAB

Further Information

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