Planning

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

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Mar 2021 at 16:07

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Mar 2021 at 15:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking independent social workers to provide specialist assessments for the Together for Families programme. The tender, titled "Independent Social Workers providing specialist assessments for Together for Families Cornwall Council," is classified under the CPV codes for Education and Training Services as well as Health and Social Work Services. The total contract value is £25,000, and interested parties must submit their responses by the engagement end date of 26 March 2021. This procurement is set to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for independent contractors, limited companies, and consultancy firms in the social care and educational sectors to expand their business by providing essential services to vulnerable children and families. Those with qualifications in conducting Section 7 reports, SGO assessments, and various assessments related to family dynamics would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging with Cornwall Council, businesses can contribute to improving outcomes for children while enhancing their own service offerings in a vital area of social work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is looking to engage with independent workers, limited companies, associates and consults to undertake specific pieces of work. This includes Section 7 reports, SGO assessments, Form F's/PAR's and Stepparent Adoption Assessments, Parenting/Viability assessments, statutory visits and other (including contact supervision, domestic abuse work, court attendance, life story, psychology assessments). If you are qualified to provide this service, please complete the attached Supplier Interest Questionnaire. If you have any questions please contact Serena Collins, Commissioning Manager, Cornwall Council by emailing : serena.collins@cornwall.gov.uk or calling 07968 892660.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/010f9f26-2419-4ca2-b81c-2b5cba567ec1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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