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title: "Social Work England Toxicology and Medical Assessment Services"
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# Social Work England Toxicology and Medical Assessment Services

Buyer: SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ea4f6db-7fc6-497a-9ced-ff47ba645609

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being led by Social Work England, which is seeking to procure Toxicology and Medical Assessment services as outlined in their tender titled "Social Work England Toxicology and Medical Assessment Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on company health services as per the CPV classification. The contract is in the Tender stage, with a tender period that ends on 23rd September 2019. The estimated contract value ranges between £50,000 and £100,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 28th October 2019 and conclude on 27th October 2021. The location of the service delivery includes various regions, such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in toxicology and medical assessments. Companies that are agile and able to provide flexible support in the emerging regulatory area for social workers would be well-positioned to compete. Given the initial nature of this procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enabling them to leverage this contract for business growth and expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Social Work England was established under The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (the Act and will be the new, specialist professional regulator for Social Workers in England. As established in our founding legislation - the Children and Social Work Act 2017 - we are a Non-Departmental Public Body, operating at arm's length from Government. Social Work England's Fitness to Practise Department will deal with a range of different concerns regarding social work professionals. Social Work England is looking to procure a supplier that can provide added value in the delivery of Toxicology and Medical Assessment services. Toxicology testing will be a new aspect of regulation for social workers, we require a service that will work flexibly with us to address any needs or concerns that arise as we develop this new area for additional evidence gathering in fitness to practise cases. Medical assessments will also be a new aspect of regulation for social workers and we require a service that will work flexibly with us to address any needs or concerns that arise as we pursue this new opportunity for additional evidence gathering in fitness to practise cases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e12b00b5-0d7a-45f2-9df2-762a952a54da |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 27 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S3 8JY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85147000 - Company health services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2019 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e12b00b5-0d7a-45f2-9df2-762a952a54da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e12b00b5-0d7a-45f2-9df2-762a952a54da
  30th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ae792da-6d54-41c5-b6c9-da5d8a68e19f
  Invitation to Tender for Fitness to Practise Toxicology and Medical Assessment Services

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