Tender

Approved list of Independent Social workers and Expert Professionals

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET

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Tender

11 Feb 2022 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barnet is conducting a tender for an "Approved List of Independent Social Workers and Expert Professionals" to enhance its social care assessment capabilities. This procurement falls under the social work services category (CPV code 85310000) and is currently in the active tender stage. The open procedure allows for broader participation, with the deadline for submissions set for 14th March 2022. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2022 and will extend for four years, concluding on 31st May 2026. The primary delivery address is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in social work services and associated assessments, including psychiatric and psychological evaluations. Businesses with expertise in delivering timely and impartial assessments, particularly those familiar with family court requirements, are well-suited to compete. Moreover, the wide-ranging nature of the assessments required indicates a potential for diverse partnerships with experienced professionals in social care, fostering services, or risk management assessments, which may enhance the chances for growth in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Approved list of Independent Social workers and Expert Professionals

Notice Description

"Title: Approved List of Independent Social Workers (ISW) and Expert Professionals.The London Borough of Barnet wishes to procure an approved list of ISWs, also commonly referred to as 'Expert Professionals'. The London Borough of Barnet carry out a significant number of social care assessments over an extended period, many of which are kept in-house and objective, where possible. However, there is a need to have a network of external expert professionals that can deliver timely assessments and share expertise, upon request of the Family Court, whilst exercising impartiality. The Approved List includes the following types of assessments:Psychiatric, psychological & cognitive assessmentsSpecialist risk and parenting / Parenting Assessments Manuals Software assessmentsSpecial guardianship order (SGO) connected persons (CP) & viability assessmentsFostering assessmentsAge assessments for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children's assessmentsShould you experience technical difficulties with the portal please contact support@curtisfitchglobal.com explaining these and that they relate to this opportunity."/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6bce9e0-2fa7-4018-8c40-25159f45aa67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc02ab63-7d3a-4eb1-93f9-620a419a72d7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

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
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@barnet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083597212

Buyer Location

Locality
COLINDALE LONDON
Postcode
NW9 4EW
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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