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Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care - Round 3

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2024 at 10:06

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26 Jan 2024 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire County Council is inviting tenders for a Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care - Round 3. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services category and is currently in the active stage. The tender period ends on February 26, 2024, with a contract period starting on February 27, 2024, and ending on April 30, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), creating opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the service industry, particularly in England.

This tender by the Gloucestershire County Council presents a chance for businesses to provide specialist assessments, therapeutic support, and family support services. Companies offering these services, especially those with experience in health and social work, are well-suited to compete. The flexible procurement approach under the Light Touch Regime allows for modifications to the process to align with service needs, making it an attractive opportunity for service providers targeting the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care - Round 3

Notice Description

This is the 3rd application round for the Council's requirement to procure a Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care under which it shall procure the following services under the following lots (which corresponds with the council's main areas of spend); - Lot 1 - Independent Specialist Assessments (included Drug and Alcohol Testing) - Lot 2 - Therapeutic Support - Lot 3 - Support to families (contact, welfare visits) Within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) (PCR 2015), there is a Light Touch Regime (LTR) for certain education, health and social care contracts. This is where we have more flexibility to modify the procurement process to meet service needs. In order to be clear where we are using a modified process, rather than the procedure defined in PCR 2015 the use term "pseudo" is used.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b5bce7-5c10-4f0f-ae80-3ef6c5605cfd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Foster
Contact Email
mark.foster@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1452328521

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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