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07 Mar 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded the evaluation process for the Educational and Children Social Care Framework (ECSC) - Lot 1 and has appointed multiple suppliers as Children's Social Care Advisers. The contract, classified under the "Education and training services" category (CPV code 80000000), covers regions across the UK including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The framework is set for an initial term of four years starting from 10th February 2025, with a possible extension of up to two additional periods of 12 months each, ending on 2nd February 2029. This procurement was conducted under an open procurement method, following a light touch regime, and the process has now reached the award stage with active contracts published on 7th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the educational and social care sectors, as it emphasizes the need for advisory services across a broad geographical scope. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, providing a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises and social ventures to contribute to and benefit from the extensive framework. Given the scale of the project and its multi-regional impact, businesses that can offer specialized skills and scalable solutions in children's social care will find this tender particularly advantageous. The awarded companies, including large-scale suppliers, are positioned to support the Department for Education in enhancing social care services across various regions in England.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

List of successful suppliers appointed to Lot 1 - Children's Social Care Adviser - ECSC Framework

Notice Description

Following the completion of the evaluation process, the Department for Education has appointed multiple suppliers to the Educational and Children Social Care Framework (ECSC) - Lot 1 - Children's Social Care Adviser. The initial term of the framework will be four years, with an option to extend it for up to two additional periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9984129b-9bd6-4cf1-8490-9981a2141ae0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91888446-ac3b-475c-b5d1-b6eb6997741a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open Procurement - light touch regime
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
36
Supplier Names

Alastair Gibbons

Anthony Douglas

Claire Burgess

Caroline O'Neill

Clive Jones

Andy Gill

Sally Rowe

Jane McSherry

Deborah McMillan

Lou Williams

Paul Moffat

Steve Walker

Steve Crocker

Amanda Lewis

Alex Kemp

Anna Racher

Fiona Musgrave

Caroline Walsh

Cliff James

Essex County Council

Deborah Jones

Martin Gray

Helen Watson

Helen Price

Jacky Tiotto

Jenny Boyd

Jacqueline Wilson

Jo Brittain

Kevin Crompton

Kevin Gibbs

Paul Olaitan

Elaine Redding

Mecedes Quire

Catherine Kane

Stephanie Atalla

Together for Children

Further Information

Notice Documents

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