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Provision of an Advice & Mediation Service

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Aug 2020 at 07:09

Award Notice
Tender

18 May 2020 at 12:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of an Advice & Mediation Service" under an open procurement method. This contract, part of the services industry and classified as guidance and counselling services (CPV codes: 85312300, 85312310, 85312320), has an estimated value of £135,000 and is intended to facilitate compliance with national standards across partner local authorities in the West Midlands. The tender period closed on 19th June 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1st October 2020, running until 30th September 2023.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in guidance and counselling services. Businesses capable of providing independent advice and mediation can leverage this contract to expand their client base within the local authority framework, thereby enhancing their reputation and service reach in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Advice & Mediation Service

Notice Description

Provision of an Advice & Mediation Service. The Provider shall provide an independent advice and mediation service in relation to each Partner Local Authority Fostering Service so enabling each Partner Local Authority to comply with the National Minimum Standards applicable to the provision of Fostering Services.This Contract is funded by the following organisations: Herefordshire Council Shropshire Council Staffordshire County Council Stoke-on-Trent City Council Borough of Telford & Wrekin Additional information: This is an electronic tender. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https:// supplierlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97293217-371f-4911-847e-6bc6052c8b5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc1eced5-c251-4ee0-ab49-230d9e5734ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 2-3 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOSTERING NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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