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Support Services for Vulnerable Children and their Families

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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08 Jan 2021 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "Support Services for Vulnerable Children and their Families," focusing on delivering community action services within the UK. This contract, valued at £4,200,000, is aimed at providing vital support to vulnerable children and young people who are at increased risk of harm, particularly due to the ongoing effects of Covid-19. The procurement method employed is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2021. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract recently awarded on 8th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the social services sector, particularly those that specialise in providing support for vulnerable populations. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete effectively, given their focus on community impact and tailored services. Businesses with experience in delivering frontline support and outreach services would benefit from this contract, particularly those adept at operating within the challenging landscape created by the pandemic and understanding the nuances of child welfare support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support Services for Vulnerable Children and their Families

Notice Description

This contract is to continue to identify and support vulnerable children and young people who are hidden from view or at increased risk of harm due to the continued restrictions imposed to combat Covid-19 and provide frontline assistance and support to them. These are children who are not receiving support currently from statutory agencies; and are at risk of harm and/or experiencing adverse impact to their health and wellbeing due to Covid-19.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe413886-9041-45e1-8785-c7174429c6bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7536e8e8-752c-4f15-8e59-645b12c9f15c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

BARNARDO'S

Further Information

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