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CQC assessment: working with councils to support staff and manager preparedness sessions and deliver subsequent feedback to the Senior Leadership Team as part of their improvement strategy

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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15 May 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described is led by the Local Government Association, located in London, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "CQC assessment: working with councils to support staff and manager preparedness sessions and deliver subsequent feedback to the Senior Leadership Team as part of their improvement strategy." This is within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The tender stage is currently active, with an end date for submissions on 29th May 2025 and an enquiry closing date on 21st May 2025. The procurement method is an open competition aimed at below-threshold contracts with a total contract value of £180,000 GBP. The contract period is set to start on 4th June 2025 and conclude by 31st December 2025, with a potential extension up to 30th June 2026 depending on business approval.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with proficiency in delivering health and social work services, particularly those experienced in facilitating training and preparedness sessions, are well-suited to compete for this tender. Offering a chance to collaborate directly with a public authority, the contract allows firms to expand their portfolio and demonstrate capability in managing complex service delivery. With a balanced award criterion of 70% quality and 30% price, businesses keen on providing quality-driven solutions can leverage this tender to establish a foothold in the governmental service sector.

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Notice Title

CQC assessment: working with councils to support staff and manager preparedness sessions and deliver subsequent feedback to the Senior Leadership Team as part of their improvement strategy

Notice Description

PCH are recruiting a pool of contractors to supplement our in-house team of CHIAs, and they will be appointed by us to a council depending on geography, expertise and availability. Scope the programme of support with the council and design the sessions based on the objectives, whilst tailoring it to the needs of the individual council e.g. how much work the management team have already done with staff, awareness of the process and self-assessment. Undertake, solo, a full day of face to face in person sessions for different front line staff groups, (to be arranged by the council) leading and facilitating the sessions, with an expectation that at least 4x group sessions would be completed in the day. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Health-and-social-work-services./G3269ZMBHH To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G3269ZMBHH

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Head Contractor will be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the Contract Period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to six months, subject to business approval and funds availability. The terms and conditions of the Sub-Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period. The duration of this Contract shall be no longer than 13 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051435
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021664-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Azim Chowdhury
Contact Email
azim.chowdhury@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07460399247

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
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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