Award

Care Leavers Covenant 2023 (CF)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2023 at 15:16

Tender

30 Mar 2023 at 11:43

Planning

31 Oct 2022 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded the contract for "Care Leavers Covenant 2023 (CF)" in the social work and related services category to Spectra First Ltd. The contract value is GBP 1,675,647.50. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 10th May 2023. The contract will run from 1st October 2023 to 31st March 2025, providing opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises.

In another upcoming opportunity, the Department for Education is planning a procurement for "Care Leavers Covenant re procurement 2023" also in the social work and related services category. The value of this procurement is GBP 2,600,000. A market engagement session will be held on 8th November at 3pm. The procurement method will be an open procedure, with the contract period scheduled to run from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025, providing further opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises to participate.

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Notice Title

Care Leavers Covenant 2023 (CF)

Notice Description

The CLC is the leading platform for care leavers to access employment opportunities at the forefront of industry and other support to help them live independently. Covenant signatories, now approaching 400, include world famous national employers which are providing life-changing opportunities through high quality jobs and other pledges of support. The CLC platform is becoming the unique place for care leavers to go to access a wide range of support beyond what local authorities might provide. The Care Leaver Covenant (CLC) was launched in October 2018. It was designed to recognise that while local authorities have statutory duties for supporting care leavers, there is a role for wider society too. The rationale for the CLC is therefore that other public, private and voluntary sector organisations can make a valuable contribution in helping care leavers to thrive and reach their potential. Stable Homes, Built on Love, published in February 2023, is the Government's response to The independent review of children's social care final report. The chapter describing the Government's ambitions for care leavers identifies key Missions on relationships, corporate parenting, education, employment and training (EET), housing and health.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd1093ad-c8e8-477d-bceb-a526abded5e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,675,647 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
James Drew, Vicki Gregg
Contact Email
james.drew@education.gov.uk, vicki.gregg@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 2GD
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECTRA FIRST

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