Tender

Independent Social Workers providing specialist assessments for Together for Families Cornwall Council.

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Tender

28 May 2021 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is currently seeking independent social workers to provide specialist assessments under the "Independent Social Workers providing specialist assessments for Together for Families Cornwall Council" tender. The procurement process is classified under the health and social work services industry, with a tender period ending on 7 June 2021. Interested parties are required to complete a supplier interest questionnaire by this deadline, which will be evaluated to determine eligibility for further submissions. The final contract period is set to commence on 1 July 2021 and will run until 31 May 2028, with a total estimated value of £25,000. Services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social work and related sectors to engage with local government and broaden their service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, as they often have the flexibility and local insight necessary to meet the specific needs outlined by Cornwall Council. By securing a place on the approved list, successful bidders can gain future contracts as opportunities arise, allowing for sustainable business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Independent Social Workers providing specialist assessments for Together for Families Cornwall Council.

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is looking to engage with independent social workers to undertake specific pieces of work. This supplier interest questionnaire will assess providers ability to meet the requirements to deliver this function for the Council. Once this questionnaire is completed and submitted by the deadline of 7 June 2021, the Together for Families Commissioning Team will assess the submission. If the Team are satisfied you meet the basic requirements and can evidence this; then you will be invited on Friday 11 June 2021 to complete a quality submission to join Together for Families' approved list(s). Those invited to complete a quality submission will be required to return their submission by no later than the 2 July 2021. These will then be evaluated by a panel of expert social workers. When the individual requirements arise, Together for Families will use the suitable approved list to advertise the opportunities. This exercise implies no commercial commitment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88ae330c-89ba-48cb-a9b4-e63fee4ff414
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9580073b-0622-4d77-b47c-a2193c938080
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christine Stone
Contact Email
christine.stone@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872326050

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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