--- title: "ITT Sandwell Childrens Trust (SCT) Chair" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-405a3da5-f514-44bb-b6f9-cb8a946355c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-405a3da5-f514-44bb-b6f9-cb8a946355c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-405a3da5-f514-44bb-b6f9-cb8a946355c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-405a3da5-f514-44bb-b6f9-cb8a946355c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-09-05" --- # ITT Sandwell Childrens Trust (SCT) Chair Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-405a3da5-f514-44bb-b6f9-cb8a946355c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-405a3da5-f514-44bb-b6f9-cb8a946355c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-405a3da5-f514-44bb-b6f9-cb8a946355c1.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Children's Trust (SCT), forming part of the Department for Education, is calling for tenders for the position of Interim Chair, aiming to enhance children's social care services in Sandwell. This open procurement process falls under the "Education and training services" classification and covers a wide geographical area including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with details published on 4th September 2024. Key deadlines include the closing date for tenders on 2nd October 2024 and the contract period ranging from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract is GBP 22,500. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care and education services. The role of Interim Chair at Sandwell Children’s Trust demands expertise in delivering targeted prevention services and innovative social work practices, suitable for organisations capable of making a tangible impact on children's lives. Companies that excel in early intervention, family support, and community partnership are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Additionally, the procurement method, being an open procedure below threshold, ensures a fair and competitive selection process, ideal for businesses looking to scale their operations within the public sector. ## Notice The creation of Sandwell Children's Trust in 2018 marked a fresh start for Sandwell's children's social care services. The Trust aspires to deliver outstanding social care services for children and young people in Sandwell. The Trust's aim is to measurably improve the lives of children and their families in Sandwell with a focus on ensuring a positive impact on those children most in need of protection and care. It delivers targeted prevention services and work as a key partner within local communities through a neighbourhood working approach; ensuring families receive early help to prevent difficulties escalating. The Trust has created an environment that enables and supports staff to be innovative and creative and to become a centre of social work excellence. Additional information: The tender documents can be accessed once registered on Jaggaer. see Link to Jaggaer above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb4ed9f-a62d-436c-8ccd-9fcc7e68ad2d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,500 | | 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 | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2024 at 10:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb4ed9f-a62d-436c-8ccd-9fcc7e68ad2d - 4 Sep 2024 at 14:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb4ed9f-a62d-436c-8ccd-9fcc7e68ad2d - 4 Sep 2024 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb4ed9f-a62d-436c-8ccd-9fcc7e68ad2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb4ed9f-a62d-436c-8ccd-9fcc7e68ad2d 5th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://ProcurementatDfE-DepartmentforEducation-GOV.UK(www.gov.uk) A link to Jaggaer ## Notice URLs - http://Procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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