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title: "Strategic HR Services"
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buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Strategic HR Services

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40820dee-bfe8-4986-8c29-ff8ef1055ab2

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for "Strategic HR Services" aimed at delivering high-quality Care Act assessment services for adult social care. The assessments include evaluations of carers, adults with care and support needs, and reviews of care packages. This contract, valued at £288,540, was procured through a selective procurement method as a direct award from the ESPO framework. The services will be provided by Eden Brown Limited from 10th February 2025 to 30th May 2025 in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Major deadlines include the tender period ending on 15th January 2025 and the announcement of the award on 19th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resource management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in adult social care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the tender's suitability criteria. By providing high-quality assessment services, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a strong presence within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts and growth opportunities. The call-off framework used in this procurement simplifies the process, making it accessible for qualified suppliers to engage in future tenders.

## Notice

Pilot contract to deliver a high quality Care Act assessment service for Sandwell Adult Social Care. The assessments will consist of: * Assessments of Carers * Assessments or reassessments of adults with needs for care and support * Review of packages of care and support at 4 weeks or sooner if required The contract has been procured as a direct award using ESPO Framework 3S_22 Strategic HR Services, Lot 7 HR Business Process Outsourcing, Sub-Lot 7h - Statement of Works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e9c27f-8131-4dab-828e-e6efa2a2c2ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £288,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £288,540 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDEN BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e9c27f-8131-4dab-828e-e6efa2a2c2ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e9c27f-8131-4dab-828e-e6efa2a2c2ae
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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