Tender

Bradford Children's Trust Chair

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

22 Feb 2022 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking an independent chair for the Bradford Children's Trust through an open tender process. This initiative follows a statutory direction due to inadequate children's services in Bradford, with the successful candidate expected to lead the transition and establishment of a not-for-profit company to manage children's social care on behalf of the council. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 7th March 2022, with the contract's anticipated start date on 22nd March 2022 and lasting until 31st March 2024. The total contract value is £96,000, and it falls under the social services sector in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the enhancement of children's services in Bradford. Bidders capable of demonstrating strong leadership and a strategic approach to social care will find this engagement essential, as the role involves facilitating significant organisational change and improving service delivery within a critical public sector framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bradford Children's Trust Chair

Notice Description

Children's services in Bradford were judged to be inadequate, by Ofsted, in September 2018. The Department responded by appointing an improvement adviser to oversee and drive improvements to Bradford's Children's Services. In September 2021, due to concerns about pace of progress and concerns raised by Ofsted, the Department escalated its intervention in Bradford by replacing the Improvement Notice with a Statutory Direction and appointing a commissioner. The Commissioner undertook a 3-month review, which concluded at the end of January 2022, to assess whether Bradford has the capability and capacity to continue to deliver children's social care services. His recommendation was for services to be removed from council control and a Trust be put in place. The Council has agreed to establishing a wholly-owned, not for profit company (children's services trust), which will discharge the Council's children's social care functions on its behalf. To establish the Trust, it will be necessary to appoint an independent chair. The Chair is a Secretary of State appointment, whilst the Council's children's social care services are subject to Government intervention. The chair will be required to work a maximum of five days per month, leading on the transition process and the formation of the new children's trust. Day rates are capped at PS800 per day including expenses but excluding VAT. Following the evaluation of all received bids, successful tenderers (those who scored above a 2 on all technical questions) will be required to attend a final interview selection process on Friday the 11th of March from which the supplier will be selected.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0cbe67c-dd40-446b-93e1-de0964db871b
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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