Tender

Under 18's Emergency Solo care provision

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Aug 2022 at 14:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has issued a tender for the provision of solo care services for children under 18 in emergency situations. The care provider will be responsible for supporting children with high-quality trauma-informed care in a safe environment until a more permanent placement is arranged. The contract value is £520,000, and the tender deadline is 10th October 2022. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2023 and end on 31st March 2026. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category.

This tender opportunity is well-suited for small and voluntary sector enterprises interested in providing services for vulnerable children. Businesses in the social care industry, particularly those experienced in trauma-informed care and emergency solo care provision, are encouraged to participate. The Essex County Council's commitment to creating safe spaces for children underscores the potential impact and growth opportunities this tender offers for businesses dedicated to child welfare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Under 18's Emergency Solo care provision

Notice Description

To avoid placing children in unregistered provision, ECC has a programme to acquire and refurbish 4 properties in Essex for use as solo registered children's homes. This tender is for the care provider for the first of these provisions, and will be a block contract. The purpose of this particular solo property will be to create a safe place where a child can be fully supported with high quality trauma informed care whilst a more permanent and longer-term placement is sought,. This is a short term, solo bed placement to be used in an emergency basis. It will be a registered children's home bed for any child with SEMH during a period of crisis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff174f7-89a4-4dba-9110-99e214bf15d5
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

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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