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title: "Sector awareness and provider preparedness project to aid the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulation for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16-17"
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# Sector awareness and provider preparedness project to aid the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulation for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16-17

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ef3453c-d5a2-4d2e-baaf-cef41b152256

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking bids for the "Sector awareness and provider preparedness project" aimed at enhancing the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulations for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16-17. This open tender, classified under social work and related services, has a total value of £1.3 million and is set to commence on 1st October 2022, lasting for 18 months until 31st March 2024. The deadline for submission of tender proposals is 1st July 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those focused on children's services and supported accommodation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender allows for organisations with the relevant expertise to develop compliant practices that align with upcoming standards in the sector, thus fostering growth and enhancing service quality.

## Notice

Services to support sector awareness and provider preparedness to aid the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulation for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 & 17. The overall aim of this project is to support the successful implementation of this reform programme by ensuring supported accommodation for young people is consistently high quality, through readying providers for the standards and regulation. The contract is to be for a period of 18 months with the option to extend by one (1) year. The anticipated initial term of this contract is 1st October 2022 - 31st March 2024. The optional extension period is not guaranteed and will be at the absolute discretion of The Department. Any extension will be subject to the Departments approval process, availability of budget and current performance of the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3da5d9-6179-4f55-aa2a-9314779e98ab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3da5d9-6179-4f55-aa2a-9314779e98ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3da5d9-6179-4f55-aa2a-9314779e98ab
  30th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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