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DHSC Administrative Support for The Principal Social Workers' Network

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2021 at 09:04

Tender

22 Jul 2021 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently managing the procurement process titled "DHSC Administrative Support for The Principal Social Workers’ Network," which falls under the social work and related services industry category. This open tender initiative, classified as a service procurement, is taking place in London with the intended contract period starting from 6 October 2021 for two years, with a possible annual extension. The tender submission deadline is 19 August 2021, while the award date is also scheduled for the same day.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative support and social work services. Companies with expertise in organisational management and social sector support will find this tender particularly relevant. As the bid involves an open procedure, a diverse range of suppliers, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate, thereby facilitating growth by potentially securing a long-term contract valued at approximately £188,000.

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Notice Title

DHSC Administrative Support for The Principal Social Workers' Network

Notice Description

For the provision and delivery of Administrative Support to the Principal Social Workers Network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

he Department of Health and Social Care has undertaken a procurement exercise to source a provider to deliver the Administrative Support to the Principal Social Workers Network.The intended tender exercise was performed through the online application, Atamis Procurement Software. The UK tender was an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).The contract period is proposed for 2 years, with the option to extend annually for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cb16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025319-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£188,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£188,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£187,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2021 - 5 Oct 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Donna Reynolds
Contact Email
procurement.operations@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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH IN PRACTICE

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