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title: "Herefordshire Adviser"
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# Herefordshire Adviser

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4128187d-282f-4ceb-90c1-a3e6c7e38e5a

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department for Education, which issued a tender titled "Herefordshire Adviser." This contract falls within the health and social work services industry category and is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract value is £86,400, and the procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 1st September 2021, with the contract commencing on 13th September 2021 and running until 31st March 2023. The award date for the contract was 8th September 2021.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in consultancy and improvement services within the social care sector would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Engaging in this space can help businesses expand their reach and expertise while contributing to social care improvements in Herefordshire and beyond.

## Notice

The Improvement Adviser will set up and chair an improvement board to address the concerns DfE has about Herefordshire's children's social care and will provide a clear and sustained focus on the areas for improvement and ensure independent oversight of the authority's progress in line with improvement plans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9230580a-e491-40c1-a3aa-a6ee8bc54990 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,400 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RHODES WHITE CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9230580a-e491-40c1-a3aa-a6ee8bc54990

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9230580a-e491-40c1-a3aa-a6ee8bc54990
  30th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07d7af6a-1647-4e4f-bab1-7d859712af86
  Redacted Order Form Sep 2021

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