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Diverse by Design for Adult Social Care

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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20 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, titled "Diverse by Design for Adult Social Care," was procured by the Improvement and Development Agency, based in Westminster, London. This tender falls under the industry category of health and social work services and uses a limited competition procurement method, which was below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 20th August 2025 and is scheduled for completion by 31st March 2026, with a potential extension up to 30th September 2026. The buying agency operates as a sub-central government public authority, and the service is delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses that focus on enhancing workforce diversity and strengthening community engagement in service delivery, specifically within the adult social care sector. Organisations like Mission Diverse Consulting LTD, an SME and VCSE, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate how small to medium enterprises with expertise in consultation services can benefit. Businesses with competence in social work services and a commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Diverse by Design for Adult Social Care

Notice Description

This project focuses on making the most of diverse perspectives and experiences within the workforce to build bridges with communities and therefore strengthen co-production and service delivery. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=974795200

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050132-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£43,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Claire Gladwell
Contact Email
claire.gladwell@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07768392010

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MISSION DIVERSE CONSULTING

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