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title: "Southampton Improvement Adviser"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13dc1b4e-10da-4783-aca5-c7e3d8d9c741"
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# Southampton Improvement Adviser

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13dc1b4e-10da-4783-aca5-c7e3d8d9c741

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is focusing on the contract titled "Southampton Improvement Adviser." This contract falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on 30th September 2021, and the contract now active from 1st October 2021 until 31st March 2022. The procurement method adopted was a direct approach through a single tender action, with a contract value of £36,000 awarded to Anne Turner.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in local government consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are well-versed in improvement processes for children's services could leverage this opportunity to enhance their visibility and foster growth within the sector. With the direct procurement method, competition may be less intense, offering a viable entry point for qualified service providers looking to expand their involvement in public sector contracts.

## Notice

This is intended to fund an improvement adviser who will embed in Southampton Council and oversee the delivery of an improvement process for the council's Children's Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df5be086-8b40-42f5-a2eb-6d6f9d46ed32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANNE TURNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2021 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df5be086-8b40-42f5-a2eb-6d6f9d46ed32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df5be086-8b40-42f5-a2eb-6d6f9d46ed32
  17th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97b7ce61-a9b6-44f8-b238-0dc82dc6e106
  n/a

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