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Outcomes for Looked After Children

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2018 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Lincolnshire Council is currently engaged in a completed procurement process titled "Outcomes for Looked After Children." This tender falls under the social care industry category, specifically focusing on research consultancy services, and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract, which has a total value of £150,000, is awarded selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2018 and will run until 28th February 2019. The tender submission period ended on 26th July 2018, reflecting the need for timely analysis and strategy formulation pertinent to children in care.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in social care and research services, particularly those looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Businesses equipped to analyse social care data, develop resource allocation strategies, and engage with multiple stakeholders in child protection are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability for such businesses to engage in impactful public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Outcomes for Looked After Children

Notice Description

North East Lincolnshire Council (the Authority) is conducting a further competition under ESPO Framework 664-17 Consultancy Services: Lot 4 (c) Social Care (Children). The Authority requires the Consultant to support it to:- * Analyse and codify the needs within the Authority's care population through review of a significant sample of cases of children in care, including a check on robustness of decision making, reasons for LAC and analysis of these cases over the last 12 months * Analyse data and cross section of decision making across all child protection work. * Show how the Authority's resources are currently allocated to the needs of its LAC * Identify those placements where the Authority should take action to improve outcomes or review cost * Develop a commissioning approach and tools that support the fair allocation of resources, linked to needs and a demonstration of outcomes * Work with a range of key stakeholders (including social workers, commissioning, finance and providers) to strengthen the approach to placements and shift the narrative from risk to support needs * Apply behavioural insight to support the implementation of required changes * Work more effectively with providers, and shape the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e7da41-0f05-4b6e-aaba-2a7c01639c4a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nelincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPOWER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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