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Sector awareness and provider preparedness project to aid the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulation for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

30 May 2022 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently managing a public procurement process titled "Sector awareness and provider preparedness project to aid the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulation for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children." This procurement falls under the social services sector within the services category and is located in the UK. The tender is at the open stage, with a submission deadline set for 1st July 2022. The contract value is £1,300,000, and it is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2022, lasting for 18 months with a potential one-year extension.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on child welfare and accommodation support. Companies experienced in working with looked after children and care leavers would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Participation in this project can lead to enhanced service delivery standards for providers and align firms with national reform initiatives, ultimately facilitating growth in a critical sector.

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Notice Title

Sector awareness and provider preparedness project to aid the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulation for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children

Notice Description

Services to support sector awareness and provider preparedness to aid the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulation for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 & 17. The overall aim of this project is to support the successful implementation of this reform programme by ensuring supported accommodation for young people is consistently high quality, through readying providers for the standards and regulation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to be for a period of 18 months with the option to extend by one (1) year. The anticipated initial term of this contract is 1st October 2022 - 31st March 2024.

Renewal: The contract is to be for a period of 18 months with the option to extend by one (1) year. The optional extension period is not guaranteed and will be at the absolute discretion of The Department. Any extension will be subject to the Departments approval process, availability of budget and current performance of the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0341bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015126-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Laura Hall
Contact Email
beth.lord@education.gov.uk, laura.hall@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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