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DHSC: Adult Social Care Workforce - Recruitment and Retention

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04 Apr 2024 at 16:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has initiated a tender titled "Adult Social Care Workforce - Recruitment and Retention" within the administrative services category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on April 26, 2024. The contract period is expected to start on August 1, 2024, and run until March 31, 2025, with a possible extension. The tender, valued at £1,105,547.2 GBP, is being conducted through an open procedure, encouraging small and voluntary sector enterprises to participate. The procurement is open to businesses in England, United Kingdom, with the opportunity to contribute to workforce reforms announced by the government in 2024.

This tender by DHSC presents an opportunity for businesses interested in adult social care services to engage in workforce enhancement initiatives. Companies involved in providing services related to social care, recruitment, and workforce development are well-suited to compete for this tender. With a focus on supporting workforce reforms, this procurement seeks to partner with organisations that can offer core workforce support and improvement solutions. Suppliers can register their interest via the Atamis portal and should be prepared to participate in a competitive process following the Public Contract Regulation 2015. Businesses looking to contribute to the national career structure for the care workforce and other related reforms can leverage this contract to align their services with the evolving social care landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Adult Social Care Workforce - Recruitment and Retention

Notice Description

The Authority (Department of Health and Social Care) is publishing this Invitation to tender for the procurement of Adult Social Care Workforce - Recruitment and Retention. In April 2023, the government published 'Next steps to put People at the Heart of Care', outlining a clear plan on how to achieve this. In 2024 the government announced the latest tranche of workforce reforms including the launch of the first ever national career structure for the care workforce, alongside a new nationally accredited social care qualification, and social work and social care nursing apprenticeships. In the immediate term, to support the delivery of these reforms. The Authority wishes to commission a core workforce support and improvement offer to compliment this ambition and these policies. The contract start date is anticipated to be 1st August 2024 and up to March 2025, with an option to extend once for a further twelve months, at Authority sole discretion subjected to approval and funds. The suppliers can register their interest via Atamis portal with reference C260570. This procurement follows the Open procedure route with Light touch regime (LTR) under The Public Contract Regulation 2015 - regulation 74 to 77. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84959480-9457-4447-9b43-da593ce0bfad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70b7fde9-a2a1-4d9b-9aaa-ab90fe5596bc
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75120000 - Administrative services of agencies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,105,547 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
DHSC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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