Notice Information
Notice Title
ESPO Consultancy Framework - Cared for Children Consultancy Programme (CAFS/2025/294)
Notice Description
The Children and Families Directorate of Stoke-on-Trent City Council is commissioning a transformation partner to support a programme of targeted change within Children's Social Care. This work will focus on improving outcomes for children in care, reducing placement costs, and building internal capacity to deliver sustainable, needs-led services. This procurement was undertaken via a mini competition under the ESPO Framework 664_21 - Lot 4c (Social Care - Children).
Lot Information
Business Services
The scope of this commission includes the design and delivery of a structured programme of support across five interrelated workstreams. This procurement was undertaken via a mini competition under the ESPO Framework 664_21 - Lot 4c (Social Care - Children).
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Audit ConsultancyIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Audit assessments Audit consultancy Audit services Audit strategies and methodologies Benchmarking and quality assurance External audits Financial audits Governance, risk and internal control Internal audits
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Internal Audit ServicesIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Benchmarking and quality assurance Compliance reviewing Corporate governance Fraud investigation Internal control reviewing Internal audits Operational reviewing Risk management Specified purpose audits
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
External Audit ServicesIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Benchmarking and quality assurance Compliance reviewing Corporate governance External assurance services External audits Financial audit Fraud investigation Risk management Specified purpose audits Statutory audit
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
General FinanceIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Actuary, investments and pensions Banking External funding Financial analysis and reporting Financial modelling and model reviews Financial options Financial reviews, evaluations and feasibility studies Financial policies and strategies Financial procedures and processes Funding applications and grants
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
ProcurementIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Category management Contract management Corporate Social Responsibility E-sourcing Efficiencies and savings European and global sourcing Process mapping and optimisation Procurement strategy development and implementation Social Value Supplier integration Supplier relationship management Supply chain resilience
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Revenues and BenefitIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Efficiency reviews Government returns Heath check programmes Model adoptions Payment arrears
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
TaxIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) Compliance and advisory Corporation tax Efficiency schemes Employment tax Land tax NICs PAYE Policy development Stamp duty Tax accounting services Tax planning Tax technologies VAT
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Treasury ManagementIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Accounting treatment Credit ratings Codes of practice Debt management External loan portfolios Investment reviews and strategies Legislation Market conditions Prudential indicators Treasury management risks
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Food and CateringIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Commercial feasibility and technical reviews Equipment and facilities Food and drink menus Food hygiene Healthy eating programmes Legislation compliance Nutrition Options appraisals
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Public HealthIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Behavioural science Biostatistics Developing and implementing of public health schemes Environmental health Epidemiology Health education Health services administration Pandemic contingency
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Social Care (Adults)Including, but not limited to, advice around: Care toolkits Clinical evaluations Collaborative working arrangements Commissioning models Departmental and service reviews Demand management Health and social care integration Outreach programmes New service business cases Personalisation Safeguarding Service efficiency plans and improvements Service user pathways Technology developments
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Social Care (Children)Including, but not limited to, advice around: Care toolkits Clinical evaluations Collaborative working arrangements Commissioning models Demand management Departmental and service reviews New service business cases Outreach programmes Personalisation Safeguarding Service efficiency plans and improvements Service user pathways Technology developments
Options: Including, but not limited to, advice around: Care toolkits Clinical evaluations Collaborative working arrangements Commissioning models Demand management Departmental and service reviews New service business cases Outreach programmes Personalisation Safeguarding Service efficiency plans and improvements Service user pathways Technology developments
Highways, Transport and LogisticsIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Cycle route planning or improvements Demand management Highways asset management strategies Impact assessments Intelligent transport systems Junction planning or improvements Pedestrian route planning or improvements Public transport route planning or improvements Road/Route safety Street and traffic management Transport and transport links Travel initiatives Travel plans and planning Transport planning and modelling
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Operational ITIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Cloud Solutions Server solutions Software assurance Systems development and analysis Telecommunications Wireless solutions Cyber security solutions
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Strategic ITIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Capability assessment, review and development Cost analysis and projection Data Protection and cyber security Digital Strategy Development Disaster recovery Forecast, planning and strategy IT project and programme management Policy development, maintenance and review Process mapping and optimisation Risk assessment and risk management (specific to IT)
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Leisure, Culture and TourismIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Commercial and efficiency reviews Funding and funding applications Increasing public use of services Management improvement programmes Outsourcing of services Service strategy design Sport and Library service studies Technical reviews Trusts and joint ventures
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Asset Management and DeliveryIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Acquisitions Evaluations and reviews Liability Maintenance Management and delivery Mapping Rationalisation Remodelling Sale and disposal
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Environmental and SustainabilityIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Assessments and appraisals Alternative energy Archaeology studies Biodiversity Carbon foot-printing and reduction Carbon reduction and climate change adaptation Climate change adaptation and mitigation Eco-towns Environmental audits Environmental initiatives Environmental legislation Energy efficiency and targets Flood alleviation and drainage Green technologies Heat networks Landscape management Mapping Modelling Pollution Resource efficiency behaviour change programmes Smart cities Sustainability Water management Waste auditing
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Facilities ManagementIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Delivery models Fire risk Hard FM consultancy Outsourcing of FM services Premises, caretaking and cleaning Property security Reorganisation of FM services Soft FM consultancy
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Health and SafetyIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Accident statistics Assurance reports and model documentation COSHH and REACH H&S legislation H&S policies and management Inspections and audits Notices and corrective action plans Risk assessments and controls Safe working procedures
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Housing and Housing SupportIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Benchmarking Development project management Governance Homelessness Housing needs and assessments Investment programmes Management and support Quality assurance Process mapping Regeneration project management Revenue optimisation and funding Risk and internal control Service improvement and performance Supported housing Tenant participation schemes Tenant scrutiny Transfers and de-commissioning
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Planning, Valuation and StructureIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Agricultural and retail planning Employment land reviews Local economic assessments Planning applications and appeals Planning legislation Planning taxes and levies Spatial planning Specialist planning
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Lot 8gIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Business case development Employment land reviews Government policy and awareness Income generation schemes Local business development Local economic assessments Regeneration and economic development Supply chain development Sustainable community strategies Sustainable economic growth plans
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Waste and RecyclingIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Auditing services Alternative waste treatment Business cases Campaigns Carbon assessments Commercial waste Domestic waste Legislation Management investment programmes New waste sites Options appraisals Permits and accreditations Policies and strategies Service reviews Street cleansing support services
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Community Research and EngagementIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Academic research Communication Community research and strategies Customer insight information Demand management Feedback facilitation Public dialogue, engagement and consultation Soft market testing Stakeholder engagement
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Marketing, Communications and PRIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Branding Creative communications Communication and marketing materials Crisis management Digital communications Events management Market research Marketing campaigns, plans and strategies Media relations Social media Targeting strategies Website design
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Strategic ProjectsIncluding, but not limited to, advice around: Branding Creative communications Communication and marketing materials Crisis management Digital communications Events management Market research Marketing campaigns, plans and strategies Media relations Social media Targeting strategies Website design
Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-02e2b3
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051875-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
66 - Financial and insurance services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
66171000 - Financial consultancy services
66600000 - Treasury services
70333000 - Housing services
71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
71311210 - Highways consultancy services
71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71315210 - Building services consultancy services
71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
71351914 - Archaeological services
71410000 - Urban planning services
71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
72224000 - Project management consultancy services
72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
72246000 - Systems consultancy services
72260000 - Software-related services
72266000 - Software consultancy services
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
73220000 - Development consultancy services
79212000 - Auditing services
79212100 - Financial auditing services
79212200 - Internal audit services
79212300 - Statutory audit services
79212400 - Fraud audit services
79221000 - Tax consultancy services
79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
79411000 - General management consultancy services
79411100 - Business development consultancy services
79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
79417000 - Safety consultancy services
79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
85000000 - Health and social work services
85100000 - Health services
90700000 - Environmental services
90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £7,875,658 £1M-£10M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 28 Aug 20251 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- STOKE-ON-TRENT
- Postcode
- ST4 1HH
- Postcode Area
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
- Delivery Location
- TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
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- Local Authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Electoral Ward
- Hartshill Park & Stoke
- Westminster Constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent Central
Supplier Information
- Number of Suppliers
- 179
- Supplier Names
Ethical Commercial Services Ltd
Evisa Solutions Limited TA Malikshaw
Evolving Solutions Consultancy
GREEN PARK INTERIM & EXECUTIVE LIMITED
GUTTERIDGE HASKINS & DAVEY LIMITED
Matt Hamnett and Associates Ltd
Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd
Moore Stephens Insight Limited
OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH LIMITED
SERVITA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (UK) LIMITED
SEYMOUR JOHN PUBLIC SERVICES (MIDLANDS) LIMITED
Turner & Townsend Consulting Limited
360 Assurance (Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust)
Beever and Struthers Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors
Barkers Commercial Services Limited
Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited
Link Treasury Services Limited (formerly known as Link Asset Services)
Merritt-Harrison Catering Consultancy
City Science Corporation Limited
Edwards & Edwards Consultancy Ltd
Integrated Transport Planning Ltd
JNP Group Consulting Engineers Ltd
Pell Frischmann Consultants Ltd
Singleton Clamp and Partners (SCP)
Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Ltd
Distributor Systems International
The Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy
Barker Associates (Essex) Limited
Cushman & Wakefield Debenham Tie Leung Limited
Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited
Optima Asset Maintenance Solutions LTD
FPCR Environment and Design Ltd
Resources and Carbon Management Services Ltd
The Environment Partnership (TEP) Limited
Walker Resource Management Limited
BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Li
Partnering Regeneration Development Ltd
Further Information
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