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title: "Observational Contact for Children in Care Framework"
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# Observational Contact for Children in Care Framework

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09fd317f-9459-44b9-9bd9-a5eafeb99d3a

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council is currently conducting an open tender for the "Observational Contact for Children in Care Framework." This contract, valued at £3,516,000, aims to facilitate observational contact between looked after children and their birth families or significant others. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 24 January 2020. The service is classified under health and social work services and will take place in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 18 March 2020 to 9 February 2024.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) who are experienced in providing health and social care services. Businesses focused on child welfare, family support services, and similar domains would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, creating an impactful service for vulnerable populations while contributing to their business development.

## Notice

This Contract concerns the facilitation of Observational Contact between Looked After Children (whether or not subject of Residence Orders) and/or Children and Young People (Service Users) who are the subject of care proceedings but not on Orders, with their birth families and/or significant others in their lives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40674b47-4e99-4e6a-83fd-2c1cdbcf6479 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2020 - 9 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,516,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40674b47-4e99-4e6a-83fd-2c1cdbcf6479

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40674b47-4e99-4e6a-83fd-2c1cdbcf6479
  19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c18ede96-4c22-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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