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title: "GB-London: Strategic Commissioning Options Appraisal (SCOA)"
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# GB-London: Strategic Commissioning Options Appraisal (SCOA)

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e5aa006-3f6f-4b80-82d2-16afdb08c7eb

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## Summary

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government is currently engaged in the tender process for the project titled "GB-London: Strategic Commissioning Options Appraisal (SCOA)." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, with a total contract value of £50,000 and a minimum value of £25,000. The tender, which is being conducted via an open procurement method, has an end date for submissions set for 10 January 2022. The contract period is expected to commence on 17 January 2022 and will conclude on 31 March 2022. The scope of work involves researching and designing a strategic commissioning model that supports council adult social care decision-making in London.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the healthcare and social services sector. Companies with expertise in strategic planning, research, and consultancy in social care will find this project particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance service delivery for local councils but also enable businesses to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Improvement and Development Agency is commissioning a partner to research, design and deliver a SCOA that informs and supports council adult social care commissioners in their strategic commissioning planning, decision-making and implementation. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c51ad5-4d9c-441e-811a-2e14d017e87c |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2021 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c51ad5-4d9c-441e-811a-2e14d017e87c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c51ad5-4d9c-441e-811a-2e14d017e87c
  10th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Strategic-Commissioning-Options-Appraisal-(SCOA)/RDX946H2WC
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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