--- title: "GB-London: Structural change in children's services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37e99779-2978-441e-8d0a-49cdd4df5332" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37e99779-2978-441e-8d0a-49cdd4df5332" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37e99779-2978-441e-8d0a-49cdd4df5332.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37e99779-2978-441e-8d0a-49cdd4df5332.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION" published: "2021-09-24" --- # GB-London: Structural change in children's services Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37e99779-2978-441e-8d0a-49cdd4df5332 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37e99779-2978-441e-8d0a-49cdd4df5332) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37e99779-2978-441e-8d0a-49cdd4df5332.json) ## Summary The Local Government Association is seeking proposals for its tender titled "GB-London: Structural change in children's services," aimed at enhancing service delivery for children and young people amidst significant structural changes in local councils. This initiative falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category (CPV: 73000000) and is open for bids until 11 October 2021. The contract is set to commence on 18 October 2021 and conclude by 31 March 2022, with a project value of £25,000, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified service providers. This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services related to social care and children's services. Companies that have experience navigating local government structures or those with expertise in structural transformations, particularly in the context of social services, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement can lead to increased business growth while contributing positively to the community by enhancing the well-being of children and families during a pivotal period of change. ## Notice Keeping children and young people safe and improving their life chances is one of the most important roles that a council plays, and councils are constantly looking to improve the ways in which they do this. This procurement aims to support them in this endeavour as they work through a period of significant change for councils, children's services and the country more broadly: *Local government reorganisation, with many two tier areas undergoing discussions about establishing unitary authorities *Major national reviews of children's social care and services for children with special education needs and disabilities *Changes arising from the Covid-19 pandemic alongside the levelling up agenda. The procurement will draw together lessons learnt from those councils who have gone through structural change - both what to do, and what not to do. The intention is to identify building blocks or 'anchors' to ensure high quality services for children, young people and their families even in the context of significant change. The project will also consider the extent to which changing the structure of children's services supports or detracts from improvement, to support councils in fully considering their options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e79321-0ac5-469c-8e91-726cde8881c4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Sep 2021 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e79321-0ac5-469c-8e91-726cde8881c4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e79321-0ac5-469c-8e91-726cde8881c4 24th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Structural-change-in-children's-services/V98J99282J Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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