Tender

GB-London: Direct Payments

IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 17:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement & Development Agency (IDA), based in London, is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "GB-London: Direct Payments" under the health and social work services industry category. This procurement seeks to coordinate engagement with adult principal social workers and council colleagues responsible for auditing direct payments. The contract is intended to address social work practitioner challenges and provide improved leadership and support. Key deadlines include the closing date for tender submissions on 7 January 2025 and the contract period running from 13 January 2025 to 28 March 2025. The procurement method used is an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of bidders.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to enhance their portfolios by participating in a project with substantial social impact. The contract's focus on health and social work services makes it well-suited for businesses specialising in these sectors, providing them with a platform to showcase their expertise while contributing to strategic improvements in social work practices. The broad delivery scope, including regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom, further expands business growth opportunities and market reach for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Direct Payments

Notice Description

The project aims to co-ordinate engagement with and input from adult principal social workers, and council colleagues responsible for audit of direct payments, including facilitation of an in-person round table to be held in January 2025, to explore the challenges for social work practitioners and how best to provide leadership and support to overcome the challenges to support improved. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2230769d-b016-45b4-9e7c-148b3b51d2ab
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UK-LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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