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PROVISION OF MEDICALS FOR PROSPECTIVE FOSTER CARERS, ADOPTERS AND SPECIAL GUARDIANS

Sunderland City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

29 Aug 2024 at 15:22

Tender Notice
Award

15 Aug 2024 at 19:00

Award Notice
Tender

30 Jul 2024 at 16:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sunderland City Council involves a contract for the provision of medical assessments for prospective foster carers, adopters, and special guardians. Classified under the "General-practitioner services" industry category, this tender falls within the services procurement category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the award taking place on 15th August 2024. The contract, worth £125,000, is aimed at ensuring thorough medical evaluations of potential care providers to support the Council's "Together for Children" initiative. The competitive process was governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the awarded contract is tendered under these specific regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for general-practitioner services, particularly for firms specialising in health assessments and advisory services. SMEs, such as the successful supplier Every Medical Ltd, stand to benefit from engaging with local government contracts, enhancing their profiles and expanding their business operations. Contracts like these offer a pathway for service providers to establish long-term relationships within the public sector, promote business growth, and partake in initiatives that contribute to the community's well-being. Businesses with expertise in medical assessments and a focus on social value and quality are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF MEDICALS FOR PROSPECTIVE FOSTER CARERS, ADOPTERS AND SPECIAL GUARDIANS

Notice Description

To undertake medical assessments for all perspective Foster Carers, Specials Guardians and Adopters that are referred to them, review each assessment and provide advice to Together for Children regarding the suitability of each applicant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To undertake medical assessments for all perspective Foster Carers, Specials Guardians and Adopters that are referred to them, review each assessment and provide advice to Together for Children regarding the suitability of each applicant.

Renewal: To accept and undertake medical assessments for all perspective Foster Carers, Specials Guardians and Adopters that are referred, review each assessment and provide advice to Together for Children regarding the suitability of each applicant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048607
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027615-2024
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

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sunderland City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Every Medical Ltd

Further Information

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