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title: "CCS007 Provision of Strategic Partner for Children's Services"
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# CCS007 Provision of Strategic Partner for Children's Services

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0841d525-5d63-49f4-8eb9-aa162f82e6a6

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## Summary

The Derbyshire County Council is currently seeking a Strategic Partner through an open tender titled "CCS007 Provision of Strategic Partner for Children's Services". This procurement falls under the business services category and targets the delivery of key strategic themes within Children’s Services in England. The contract, valued at £415,000, will be active for an 18-month period commencing on 31st October 2022, with submissions due by 30th August 2022. The successful partner will assist in developing financial and governance strategies, ensuring effective leadership and improvement within the council's children's services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those in consulting, project management, and governance support services, to engage with public sector frameworks. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement strategy is suitable for organisations with the capacity to deliver comprehensive support in children's service development and improvement. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio, increase visibility within the public sector, and contribute to meaningful community impact in improving children's services.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a Strategic Partner who will, over the 18 month contract period, assist the Council's Childrens Services teams in the development and delivery of its key strategic themes, which include: - Development and Delivery of the Children's Services Strategy; - Development of a single Financial Strategy for Children's Services; - Delivering f effective Governance support across strategies, projects, programmes and initiatives related to change, improvement and financial sustainability; - Leading SEND Strategy Development and Delivery; and - Delivering effective Leadership Development support to Children's Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eeb70d0-1743-4f11-89d0-a37d3c5d13ce |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £415,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3FW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eeb70d0-1743-4f11-89d0-a37d3c5d13ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eeb70d0-1743-4f11-89d0-a37d3c5d13ce
  29th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

## Provenance

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