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ESCC - AW - South East Sector Led Improvement Programme (SESLIP) Approved List

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council is currently engaging in the procurement process for the "ESCC - AW - South East Sector Led Improvement Programme (SESLIP) Approved List" which aims to enhance local authority Children's Services. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, located in East Sussex, United Kingdom. This open tender procedure is set to conclude on 14 December 2021, with the associated contract period starting on 15 December 2021 and running until at least 12 December 2026. The total contract value is £5 million, with a minimum value of £250,000. Interested parties can apply via the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on children's services, educational improvement, and organisational development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement supports their participation. Companies that can offer innovative strategies to improve local authority services through evidence-based practices and peer collaboration will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC - AW - South East Sector Led Improvement Programme (SESLIP) Approved List

Notice Description

The SESLIP encourages and supports the political and professional leadership and management of local authority Children's Services, to demonstrate, develop and share good practice. Our programmes support the development of Children's Services as learning organisations, focusing on: o identifying key strands of enquiry o analysing and comparing operational data about the services o using evidence to inform decisions, including evidence available from outside the region, where relevant o using peer challenge and peer review o building leadership capacity and capability o developing standards of practice through supportive endeavour There is a Regional Improvement Plan which sets out the activities. Its aim is to identify ways in which local authorities in the South East can support each other to improve and look at how collective action can help address systemic issues within the region. ESCC need to refresh the list of suitably qualified freelance consultants, who are available on an ad hoc basis to support one or more of the activities of the programme. Additional information: The application for the is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal: https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants can request documents throughout the duration of the Approved List. For the purposes of placing the advert on Contracts Finder, the system must state the document request date is prior to the contract start date. Call-Off Contracts may start at any point throughout the duration of the Approved List. The Approved List is live from 13 December 2021 until at least 12 December 2026. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfce6247-e558-4ee5-82ec-b1f317192988
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f26d3c5-c732-454d-a769-0f43b1dd9947
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 2026 4-5 years
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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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