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title: "DHSC:ASC: Partners in Care and Health 23/24"
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# DHSC:ASC: Partners in Care and Health 23/24

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bccf1e4-daaf-4205-9286-465c3a4adb68

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract titled "Partners in Care and Health 23/24" to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION. The contract falls under the category of Business and management consultancy and related services (CPV code: 79400000). It is a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £6,449,833.33 GBP, with a contract period starting on April 26, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. The tender period ended on April 21, 2023, with the delivery address in SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This contract opportunity provides a significant opening for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specializing in business consultancy and related services within the administrative social services sector (CPV code: 85321000) would find this tender well-suited for competing. The DHSC aims to support Local Authorities and Local Systems in meeting various legislative duties and implementing reforms across different priority areas through this procurement process. Interested businesses should note the importance of aligning their expertise with the outlined improvement activities and tailored support methodologies detailed in the contract description.

## Notice

This programme outlined in this contract will support Local Authorities and Local Systems to meet their legislative duties under: * Care Act 2014 * Mental Capacity Act 2005 * Sexual Offences Act 2002 * Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 * Equality Act 2010 * Health and Safety and Data Protection legislation and implement reform across a range of priority areas: * Market Sustainability & Commissioning * Assessment & Personalisation * Workforce * Safeguarding and protection * Finance & resources * Social justice and social work practice * People with Learning Disabilities & Autism (BTRS) * Information & Advice * Public Health * Unpaid Carers * Digital Transformation This support will be delivered via a range of different improvement activity including: Universal Self-Service Support * Events, webinars, pre-recorded materials, Top Tips and learning exchange Self-assessment tool kits and workbooks * Standard data tools, informed by experts, to assess performance and variation Peer Support * Facilitating and supporting subject networks and action learning * Expert peer reviews and challenges on a 1-2-1 basis Direct Support * Tailored methodologies with intensive expert support to address specific issues * Action planning sessions to scope further (external to PCH) consultancy support to ensure it meets the council's needs, provides VfM and impact is followed-up

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2560cee-0521-421b-a247-a20b68685f2e |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,449,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,449,833 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2560cee-0521-421b-a247-a20b68685f2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2560cee-0521-421b-a247-a20b68685f2e
  26th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9076d3e-676d-4ccf-a7fb-75f7e9a76c36
  20230421__DHS ASC Partners in Care and Health2324_ Final TC's Redact_OSC

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