Tender

External Placements for Looked After Children - Re-Opening

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
Tender

15 Mar 2021 at 10:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "External Placements for Looked After Children - Re-Opening." This procurement, under the category of social work services, is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 30 April 2021. The expected value of this contract is £60 million, which will run from 1 August 2021 to 31 January 2025, covering various locations including Essex and beyond. The procurement process is conducted through an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of providers to apply.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in social work services and accommodation provision, particularly those specialising in care for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which emphasises high-quality care and support for young people. Providers already on the Select List do not need to reapply, allowing new entrants to capitalise on this reopening opportunity and expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Placements for Looked After Children - Re-Opening

Notice Description

In 2019, the Council established a Select List of Providers committed to providing high quality care and support and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. This Select List is currently re-opened for new applications on an annual basis. This exercise is the second re-opening for new applications. Providers that have already been awarded a place on the Select List need not re-apply. Additional information: Tenders must be submitted through In-Tend Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6111fd-8eb6-48be-98a5-0a8dca2bf768
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 3-4 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kiri Mason
Contact Email
kmason@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01375 652243

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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