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Children's Services Alternative Delivery Models - External Support

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is currently seeking proposals for the "Children's Services Alternative Delivery Models - External Support" initiative. This open tender, which focuses on social work services, is in the Planning stage. The proposal deadline is set for 13th October 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 20th October 2017 and conclude on 30th April 2018. This procurement is specifically aimed at identifying an organisation to assist in assessing and recommending alternative delivery models for Children's Social Care Services, following a Statutory Direction from the Secretary of State for Education.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering consultancy and support services related to children's services and social care. Companies that specialise in organisational development, capacity building, and service delivery models would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. As the council aims to enhance its service offerings and manage its resources more effectively, firms with a proven track record in social care and public sector consulting are encouraged to participate, thereby potentially contributing to the improvement of services for children and families in Worcestershire.

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Notice Title

Children's Services Alternative Delivery Models - External Support

Notice Description

In compliance with the Statutory Direction issued by the Secretary of State for Education on the 19 September 2017, Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet has approved the recommendation from the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Children and Families that the Council voluntarily considers alternative delivery models (ADM) for Children's Social Care Services in order to both accelerate and sustain improvement. Therefore Worcestershire County Council are looking to identify a suitable organisation to support the Council in our journey towards implementation of an ADM. Additional capacity and capability are required to work with Council Officers and members to produce an optional appraisal and preferred recommendation for Worcestershire (Phase 1) and a detailed business case on the preferred option (Phase 2). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf20a1f1-989a-4305-9776-f6834a7102fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14ed22c-a5c1-4a27-a9b7-ae50e30965fa
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79500000 - Office-support services

85310000 - 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
10 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 6-12 months
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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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