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Tender for Early Help Services for Children and Families

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Feb 2025 at 12:46

Award Notice
Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 16:23

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Nov 2024 at 19:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has awarded a contract for Early Help Services for Children and Families, focusing on providing assistance to children and families with complex needs in the West Midlands region. The objective of this service is to enhance the resilience of families and promote system change for efficient local services. The value of the contract is £450,000, and it runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. This project falls under the Health and social work services category and follows the Light Touch Regime (LTR) within The Public Contract Regulations 2015. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 2 December 2024. The contract has been awarded to Vennture, an SME and VCSE provider, as of 21 February 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for organisations in the health and social work services sector, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive support to families. SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in coordinating services and driving system efficiencies will find this contract beneficial for expanding their footprint and generating positive community impact in Herefordshire. The contract provides visibility and credibility through collaboration with Herefordshire Council and demonstrates a commitment to tackling complex social needs, thereby fostering business growth and development within the West Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Early Help Services for Children and Families

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a service provider to provide the Early Help Service to Herefordshire children and their families with complex needs. Its focus is on building the resilience of thousands of families across Herefordshire each year, and on driving system change so that every area has joined up, efficient local services which are able to identify families in need and provide the right support at the right time. This contract is for two years from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) allowed within The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Reg 74 to 77 and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) regulations may apply to at least five members of staff. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6bd5614-6569-4279-8eea-6b0880097e20
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aksana Hironak
Contact Email
aksana.hironak@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENNTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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