Planning

Children's Social Care Adviser in Wirral

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

03 Apr 2018 at 15:01

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a Children's Social Care Adviser to provide intervention and improvement support within Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is currently in the planning stage. The contract is set to commence on 2nd May 2018, lasting until 2nd May 2019, with bids due by 12 noon on 16th April 2018. Bidders must ensure they are registered on the Department for Education's Dynamic Purchasing System in advance, allowing at least six full working days for registration completion prior to the closing date.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in providing educational support and consultancy services, especially those catering to local councils. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to compete, given their unique insights and expertise in social care improvement. The successful Adviser will play a crucial role in overseeing and guiding the council through its improvement plans, creating a significant impact in the delivery of social care services in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Social Care Adviser in Wirral

Notice Description

DfE wishes to appoint an Adviser to provide intervention and improvement support in Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council. The Adviser will provide a clear and sustained focus on the areas for improvement and ensure independent oversight of the council's progress in line with improvement plans. In doing so, the Adviser is expected to supervise the programme of change that the Council has embarked on, to drive forward the improvements and implement close monitoring arrangements. The Adviser will report to Ministers on progress and their views will inform decisions about the nature of the Department's intervention in this area. Note: Bidders interested in this requirement should be aware that they must allow at least 6 full working days before the competition closing date of 12 noon on 16 April 2018. This is to complete your registration on the Department for Education's, Dynamic Purchasing System. Incomplete registrations will not be accepted. Bidders who are already fully registered on the Department for Educations Dynamic Purchasing system do not have to re-register. Bids already submitted can be withdrawn from the competition, or updated as long as this happened before the deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a31d13d-198c-4b42-a258-5682c4db790f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2018 - 2 May 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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