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Court Ordered Independent Social Work assessment

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Court Ordered Independent Social Work Assessment" contract, falling under the social work and related services category. The contract pertains to court-ordered residential and community-based assessments and support packages necessary during care proceedings. This direct award procurement, valued at £166,000, commenced on 1st December 2023 and will run until 31st December 2025. The service is to be delivered within England, UK, and the tendering process was completed by 30th November 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in social care services, especially those specialising in family and child welfare assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The awarded supplier, PARENTS IN PARTNERSHIP (PIPS) LTD, exemplifies the kind of organisation that can benefit from such procurements, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to gain valuable contracts and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Court Ordered Independent Social Work assessment

Notice Description

To provide court ordered residential and community based assessment and support packages when we are in care proceedings and directed by the Courts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c78bfa3f-1586-4e40-884c-8743297c4050
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159603cd-86f8-4be7-b9ba-7ee4271f1a7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£166,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 2-3 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARENTS IN PARTNERSHIP (PIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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