Planning

Strategic Partnership Framework for Commissioning of Children's Services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

19 Sep 2025 at 14:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Sep 2025 at 14:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Strategic Partnership Framework for Commissioning of Children's Services." This initiative focuses on delivering high-quality, inclusive, and outcome-focused services aimed at children, young people, and their families within the UKD72 region, located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The project, guided by the Procurement Act 2023, targets social work and related services under the services category, with a planned contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2036. Key dates include the scheduled market engagement events with updates expected by 31st December 2025, while further notices will be issued by 1st February 2026. Liverpool City Council, a sub-central public authority, serves as the contracting authority, providing opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in social work and related services. Businesses that can deliver high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions will find this project particularly beneficial. With a decade-long contract period, successful bidders will have the chance to contribute to long-term service improvements and innovations in children's services. Companies that align their services with the principles of independence, choice, and control, and that adhere to the rigorous standards set by the Procurement Act, are well-positioned to thrive in this competitive landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Partnership Framework for Commissioning of Children's Services

Notice Description

The framework is designed to support the development and delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and outcome-focused services for children, young people, and their families with the aim of ensuring future provision maximises independence and choice and control, best value, and sustainability within the local care market, and will be conducted in line with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023.

Planning Information

Market Engagement Events Details of market engagement events will be added to this notice once finalised. Interested parties are encouraged to check back regularly for updates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058207-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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