Award

Torbay Commissioner

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

23 Mar 2021 at 14:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Torbay Commissioner" tender conducted by the Department for Education, which is responsible for advancing children's social care services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £118,400. The contract period commenced on 1 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2021. It should be noted that this contract extension was necessary due to ongoing requirements for oversight and service improvements for vulnerable children.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social care and related services, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions and support systems for children's welfare. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, given their agility and community focus, crucial for effectively addressing the complex needs highlighted by the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Torbay Commissioner

Notice Description

The Commissioner will play a high profile role in a challenging political and delivery environment. He or she will bring extensive and proven skills in children's social care transformation to deliver a robust assessment as to how improvements to services for the most vulnerable children can best be secured within the local context. In doing so, the Commissioner will set expectations for how services might best be delivered outside of council control, leading and brokering relationships with senior council leaders and their partner organisations. Alongside this, the Commissioner will direct work to secure urgent improvements to ensure that children in the Authority are safe. Note this notice is for the extension of this contract to 31 March 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-849a2f3b-11fd-4040-851d-2425b28f2848
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e1b477-d09f-46bc-91d6-9b941c8fb34b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£118,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIGEL RICHARDSON

Further Information

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