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title: "Improvement Adviser In Medway"
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# Improvement Adviser In Medway

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2227dacb-c798-49c6-ad4b-63618ceafb97

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Improvement Adviser In Medway" contract was conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on health and social work services in the South East of England. The contract, valued at £28,800, aimed to provide independent oversight and improvement support for the authority's enhancement plans. The tender period concluded on 21 December 2020, with the contract commencing on 4 January 2021 and set to end on 31 December 2021. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the public sector. Businesses specialising in consultancy, improvement advisory services, and health and social work support would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar future tenders, allowing them to contribute to essential public service enhancements while fostering business growth.

## Notice

The Contractor will provide a clear and sustained focus on the areas for improvement and ensure independent oversight of the authority's progress in line with improvement plans. In doing so, the Adviser is expected to supervise the programme of change that the authority has embarked on, to drive forward the improvements and implement close monitoring arrangements, and build on the work that has already taken place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9570ca3b-70d3-46aa-a9b6-24b5716f234c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,800 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RHODES WHITE CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2021 at 11:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9570ca3b-70d3-46aa-a9b6-24b5716f234c
- 6 Jan 2021 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9570ca3b-70d3-46aa-a9b6-24b5716f234c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9570ca3b-70d3-46aa-a9b6-24b5716f234c
  19th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2ba59f5-9873-45fa-b02a-aca6d362e7d7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76a5bc06-693f-46cd-ac84-e80dc7af5039
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