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Communication Services for Adult Social Care sector

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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14 Nov 2019 at 17:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care who has awarded a contract for "Communication Services for Adult Social Care sector." This initiative aims to enhance the delivery of essential messaging related to adult social care, particularly in the context of the EU Exit. The procurement is classified under the social work and related services category, and it has a total value of £850,000. The contract period runs from 14 October 2019 to 31 March 2020. This direct procurement method, executed as a single tender action below threshold, reached its tender deadline on 11 October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialised in communication services within the social care sector. Organisations that are well-suited to compete include voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the tender specifically indicates suitability for such entities. By engaging in this procurement, these businesses can contribute to vital public messaging while growing their presence in the government contracting sphere.

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Notice Title

Communication Services for Adult Social Care sector

Notice Description

Communication Services for the adult social care sector, to maximise the reach and impact of adult social care EU Exit messaging.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9a8fb65-bf24-40b1-8b08-fe7fc26916f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a72b0ca-c335-4cbe-afdb-552ee4c56998
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stuart.cameron@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES

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