Planning

*PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT* Children in Care - Helplines

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

15 Sep 2021 at 09:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is organising a pre-market engagement event titled "*PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT* Children in Care - Helplines" as part of its planning stage for future tender opportunities in the education and training services industry. This event is scheduled for 6th October 2021, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams. Interested suppliers must confirm their attendance by emailing laura.hall@education.gov.uk by 12:00 PM on 4th October 2021. Currently, the Department has four helpline contracts valued between £330,000 and £889,000 per annum, all set to expire on 31st March 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on education support services, especially those that cater to children and families. Companies that provide helpline or advisory services, particularly SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises, would be well-positioned to compete. Attending the engagement event will enable prospective bidders to gain insights into the desired outcomes for any future contracts and build relationships with the buyer, thereby enhancing their opportunities for growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

*PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT* Children in Care - Helplines

Notice Description

The Department for Education currently has 4 Helpline Contracts in place. These contracts are all due to expire on the 31st March 2022 and vary in value. Please see below: Friends and Family Helpline - PS350k pa Fosterline - Contract Value - PS431,966 pa Legal family support service - PS330k pa Family advice support - PS889k pa The Department is holding an early market engagement event for a potential future opportunity on Wednesday 6 October 2021 at 2pm - 3:30pm via Microsoft Teams to enable interested suppliers to: - Hear about the potential opportunity(s) - Have a clear understanding of the outcomes the Department would require in any re-procurement. All organisations wishing to attend the event (6th October 2021) should email laura.hall@education.gov.uk no later than 12pm 4 October 2021 providing company details and the name of the person(s) attending, job role(s), email address that will be used to access the event link. Please note two individuals per organisation can attend the event. Microsoft Teams invitations will be sent after 12pm 4 October 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70a5f140-73af-4d9a-b0cc-3748c7fcc197
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1290ebaf-3db5-426e-af2e-17b4e11e2a30
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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