Tender

Independent Critical Friend Service Expression of Interest

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Oct 2023 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Hartlepool Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the 'Independent Critical Friend Service Expression of Interest'. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services, with additional classification in Health and social work services. The deadline for the tender period is 31st October 2023. The contract period is set to start from 1st November 2023 and may be extended up to 31st October 2027. The procurement method used is Other - Expression of Interest - Call of Contract.

This tender by the Hartlepool Borough Council offers business growth opportunities for service providers well-versed in multi-agency practice and service delivery within the safeguarding system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. Businesses interested in offering critical advice and support services related to safeguarding can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term contractual relationships with the Hartlepool Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Independent Critical Friend Service Expression of Interest

Notice Description

The Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSSCP) is seeking to work with suitably qualified and experienced individuals who can offer advice on multi-agency practice and service delivery across the whole safeguarding system, in the role of an 'Independent Critical Friend'. Suppliers interested in providing the services are required to answer all the question in Section 3, 4 and 5 of the attached application form and submit these completed sections to : ChildrensCommissioning@hartlepool.gov.uk The sooner your application is submitted the sooner it can be evaluated and if successful the sooner you will be on the Select List. It is envisaged that the Select List will be operational from 1st Nov 2023 for an initial period of up to 4 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years subject to performance and funding. Application onto the Select List will also remain open until 31st Oct 2027, when it will be reviewed. If you have any questions please send them to : ChildrensCommissioning@hartlepool.gov.uk Independent Critical Friend Service - Select List (due-north.com) https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=b105834f-7772-ee11-8124-005056b64545&projectStepId=b805834f-7772-ee11-8124-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6826d83-980d-4603-a488-411627a40565
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12b9662a-d168-4d71-860b-38ccb22c7815
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Expression of Interest - Call of Contract
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

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