--- title: "Review of Workforce Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3521ced4-c40b-47ad-b5a3-98b458285f78" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3521ced4-c40b-47ad-b5a3-98b458285f78" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3521ced4-c40b-47ad-b5a3-98b458285f78.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3521ced4-c40b-47ad-b5a3-98b458285f78.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-10" --- # Review of Workforce Strategy Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3521ced4-c40b-47ad-b5a3-98b458285f78 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3521ced4-c40b-47ad-b5a3-98b458285f78) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3521ced4-c40b-47ad-b5a3-98b458285f78.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting quotes for the provision of a Review of Workforce Strategy under the SMBC 22112 reference. Sandwell Children's Trust, an independent organisation delivering Children's services on behalf of the Council, is seeking consultancy services to address the shortage of Social Workers. The review is expected to last 3-4 weeks with a completion deadline in mid-October 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is from September 1, 2022, to October 21, 2022. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses providing research and development consultancy services to support the Sandwell Children's Trust in addressing workforce challenges. Companies with expertise in social work, workforce strategy, and consultancy are well-suited to compete. The deadline for submissions is August 12, 2022, and interested organisations can access the tender via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. ## Notice Title: Review of Workforce Strategy Ref: SMBC 22112 Description: Sandwell Children's Trust ("The Trust") invites quotes subject to the following conditions, for the provision of a Review of Workforce Strategy upon the terms and conditions of the attached Contract for included in Section 8 of this Invitation to Quote (ITQ). The Sandwell Children's Trust is an independent organisation appointed by Sandwell MBC to deliver a range of statutory Children's services on behalf of the Council. Nationally Children's services continue to struggle with a shortage of Social Workers. The numbers of Social Workers leaving the service (nearly 100 a week in 2021) and the total national vacancy figure are both at a 5 year high. This reflects the impact of the pandemic and the increasing challenges of social work roles. This has impacted on the Trust through increased 'churn' of Social Workers, greater reliance on agency staff (and project teams) and employers competing to recruit from an ever-decreasing pool of qualified Social Workers. This is despite the Trust implementing a range of workforce development initiatives and approaches to improve recruitment and retention. The review is expected to take no more than 3-4 weeks in total, with the number of consultancy days in the region of 10-12. The review is to be completed by the middle of October 2022 The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 12th August 2022 at 23.59:00hrs Description: Sandwell Children's Trust ("The Trust") invites quotes subject to the following conditions, for the provision of a Review of Workforce Strategy upon the terms and conditions of the attached Contract for included in Section 8 of this Invitation to Quote (ITQ). The Sandwell Children's Trust is an independent organisation appointed by Sandwell MBC to deliver a range of statutory Children's services on behalf of the Council. Nationally Children's services continue to struggle with a shortage of Social Workers. The numbers of Social Workers leaving the service (nearly 100 a week in 2021) and the total national vacancy figure are both at a 5 year high. This reflects the impact of the pandemic and the increasing challenges of social w... Additional information: Title: Review of Workforce Strategy Ref: SMBC 22112 Description: Sandwell Children's Trust ("The Trust") invites quotes subject to the following conditions, for the provision of a Review of Workforce Strategy upon the terms and conditions of the attached Contract for included in Section 8 of this Invitation to Quote (ITQ). The Sandwell Children's Trust is an independent organisation appointed by Sandwell MBC to deliver a range of statutory Children's services on behalf of the Council. Nationally Children's services continue to struggle with a shortage of Social Workers. The numbers of Social Workers leaving the service (nearly 100 a week in 2021) and the total national vacancy figure are both at a 5 year high. This reflects the impact of the pandemic and the increasing challenges of social work roles. This has impacted on the Trust through increased 'churn' of Social Workers, greater reliance on agency staff (and project teams) and employers competing to recruit from an ever-decreasing pool of qualified Social Workers. This is despite the Trust implementing a range of workforce development initiatives and approaches to improve recruitment and retention. The review is expected to take no more than 3-4 weeks in total, with the number of consultancy days in the region of 10-12. The review is to be completed by the middle of October 2022 The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 12th August 2022 at 23.59:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ad884-dd1e-4978-9126-8048857fbedb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2022 - 21 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2022 at 12:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ad884-dd1e-4978-9126-8048857fbedb - 8 Aug 2022 at 11:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ad884-dd1e-4978-9126-8048857fbedb - 8 Aug 2022 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ad884-dd1e-4978-9126-8048857fbedb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770ad884-dd1e-4978-9126-8048857fbedb 10th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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