Award

Head of Service Agency Worker

DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED

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Award

21 Oct 2021 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Head of Service Agency Worker" is initiated by Doncaster Children's Services Trust Limited, which oversees child protection services in the locality of Doncaster, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, specifically aiming to temporarily fill a critical Head of Service role while permanent recruitment occurs. The procurement method used is a limited direct award, justified due to the urgent need to protect children. The contract, valued at £43,750, was signed on 5th September 2021, with the award process now in the active stage.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and staffing agency services, particularly those with experience in children's services. Companies that can quickly provide qualified personnel capable of handling critical roles in social protection are well-suited to compete. The nature of the direct award process allows for a streamlined approach to filling vital positions, making it an attractive opening for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Head of Service Agency Worker

Notice Description

Head of Service Agency Worker to temporarily fill a post whilst permanent recruitment takes place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Three month contract for critical Head of Service role via an agency whilst the post is recruited to on a permanent basis.

Options: Contract may be extended if required until the permanent post is recruited to.

Procurement Information

Contract direct awarded to an agency who were able to provide a suitable individual to undertake the Head of Service role on a temporary basis whilst the role of recruited to on a permanent basis. This role is a critical role in the protection of children. Direct award is allowable for a contract of this value. A call for competition would not have been appropriate given the urgency to fill the role to ensure the protection of children.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ee7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026382-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
Anna White
Contact Email
anna.white@dcstrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302736493

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 1ER
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALTIMORE CONSULTING

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