Tender

Child Sex Exploitation Prevention Service

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Child Sex Exploitation Prevention Service," an initiative aimed at delivering a prevention and reduction service for children at risk of sexual exploitation. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is classified as an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period concludes on 23rd January 2018 at 23:59:59, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and last until 31st March 2019. Interested bidders must utilise the In-tend e-Tendering System to register and submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in social care and child welfare services. Companies specialising in preventative social work, data sharing, and strategic partnerships to address child safety and exploitation will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the transition of children's social care services to the Sandwell Children's Social Care Trust, businesses capable of demonstrating innovative strategies and proven experience in safeguarding children would likely garner a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Child Sex Exploitation Prevention Service

Notice Description

CHILD SEX EXPLOITATION PREVENTION SERVICE The Service required is the delivery of a prevention and reduction service for those children assessed as being at risk of sexual exploitation. The provider will be a proactive strategic and operational partner and shall undertake actions such as sharing data, intelligence and good practice in relation to child sexual exploitation and missing children. The service will also provide independent return interviews for all children reported as missing. Tenderers should note that from 1 April 2018, provision of children's social care services is to be transferred to Sandwell Children's Social Care Trust. This includes the service for which tenders are now invited. It is anticipated that the Council will award the contract for this service and then novate the contract when the Trust commences service delivery. Tenderers are referred to clause 21.3 of the form of contract (Section E). The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to PQQ's / ITT's or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 5th February 2018 at 17:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7592ac1-8062-47fb-b075-f6607d183878
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EX
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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