Planning

Soft Market Test for an Emergency Duty Team service for children's social care

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Oct 2020 at 10:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Herefordshire Council is initiating a soft market test for an Emergency Duty Team service focused on children's social care. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement end date set for 23rd October 2020. The procurement pertains to social work and related services within the West Midlands, England. This tender is designated as a tender initiation type and aligns with the Council's need to respond effectively to emergencies concerning vulnerable children and young people, ensuring their welfare outside regular office hours.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the social care sector. Businesses that specialise in emergency social work and those with experience in providing responsive services for at-risk children would be particularly well-placed to compete. Engaging in this tender could help these organisations establish relationships with local councils and enhance their capacity to deliver vital services to the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for an Emergency Duty Team service for children's social care

Notice Description

The Emergency Duty service operates when social services and other related services are closed. However, it is not a continuation of day services, but will be responsible for matters that cannot safely wait until the next working day. The service responds to all social services emergencies regarding children and young people and carries out statutory duties on behalf of the council that arise outside of normal office hours. The service exists to provide an emergency responsive service for children and young people believed to be at risk of significant harm and from whom delay until the next working day would be detrimental to their welfare and safety.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b807ea73-cd72-47e6-af0a-654cdd7935e8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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