Planning

Contract for Managed Service to support Adult Safeguarding

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Aug 2021 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is planning a tender for a managed service to support Adult Safeguarding, titled "Contract for Managed Service to support Adult Safeguarding". This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and aims to address increased safeguarding concerns in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a projected total value of £500,000. Key dates include the anticipated start of the procurement process no later than 15 August 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and safeguarding services, particularly those with the capability to provide qualified and experienced Social Workers. Agencies that can offer a hybrid working model, combining remote and in-person support, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Ensuring that potential providers have experience in managing complex safeguarding cases will be essential to meeting the Local Authority's requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

Contract for Managed Service to support Adult Safeguarding

Notice Description

The recent Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns has resulted in a higher number of safeguarding concerns being raised within Kent County Council Adult Social Care. To ensure the Local Authority meets its statutory duties the council is looking to procure a managed service to support with current demand to fulfil its section 42 obligations for a period of 6 months. We are looking for agencies who can provide the following * 20 fully qualified and experienced Social Workers to lead and oversee safeguarding activity * Be accountable in the role of Designated Safeguarding officer * Manage the progression of Safeguarding enquiries, which include a significant proportion of highly complex cases which require a high level of specialist expertise. * Social workers who can provide direction and guidance for Safeguarding Officers. We are looking for a hybrid of staff - remote working and an element within Kent to support face to face visits when required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The recent Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns has resulted in a higher number of safeguarding concerns being raised within Kent County Council Adult Social Care. To ensure the Local Authority meets its statutory duties the council is looking to procure a managed service to support with current demand to fulfil its section 42 obligations for a period of 6 months. We are looking for agencies who can provide the following * 20 fully qualified and experienced Social Workers to lead and oversee safeguarding activity * Be accountable in the role of Designated Safeguarding officer * Manage the progression of Safeguarding enquiries, which include a significant proportion of highly complex cases which require a high level of specialist expertise. * Social workers who can provide direction and guidance for Safeguarding Officers. Please note that these timescales are subject to change. * 2 August 2020 Publish PIN on portal * 9 August 2020 PIN closes * 2- 9 August 2020 Contact providers to discuss requirements * 9 - 13 August 2020 Prepare all paperwork * No later than 15 Aug: Go live with procurement process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cfb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018502-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Craig Merchant
Contact Email
craig.merchant@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000416475

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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