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Safe Families

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2025 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed the public procurement process for a contract titled "Safe Families" under the industry category of health and social work services. This procurement, classified under CPV code 85000000, involves Safe Families for Children as the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £57,600 GBP, was signed on 22nd January 2025, and the service will be delivered in the region of Middlesbrough, UKC12. The main objective is to support vulnerable children, young people, and families in partnership with Middlesbrough Council Children's Services. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the unique requirements of this service.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, especially those keen on establishing partnerships with local authorities. Organisations adept at providing support services to vulnerable populations will find this contract especially relevant. Moreover, SMEs within the region that offer registered support accommodation provisions can leverage this contract to expand their footprint and demonstrate their capabilities in fulfilling statutory duties for local councils. The project's focus on preventive services and reducing reliance on statutory measures encourages innovative approaches and effective solution delivery in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safe Families

Notice Description

Safe Families to work in partnership with Middlesbrough Council Children's Services, working together to support vulnerable children, young people and families to prevent escalation and to reduce the proportion of families who require statutory services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Safe Families to work in partnership with Middlesbrough Council Children's Services, working together to support vulnerable children, young people and families to prevent escalation and to reduce the proportion of families who require statutory services

Options: 1 x 12 month extension

Procurement Information

The contracted Provider has opened a registered support accommodation provision and in order to assist Middlesbrough Council in meeting is statutory sufficiency duty, achieve value for money and enable young people looked after to be cared for in Middlesbrough. The Council is entering into a block contract for the provision for the period of 1 year with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d58a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002273-2025
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
£57,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Victoria Hayton
Contact Email
victoria_hayton@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 2DT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN

Further Information

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