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title: "Review of the Implications of Implementing S18(3) and Ensuring a Fair Rate for Care"
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# Review of the Implications of Implementing S18(3) and Ensuring a Fair Rate for Care

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a3ee8db-4f4c-4469-ac18-236eac921428

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has recently completed a procurement process titled "Review of the Implications of Implementing S18(3) and Ensuring a Fair Rate for Care", classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement method used was a single tender action, with a total contract value of £95,000. The contract period commenced on 22nd March 2021 and concluded on 18th June 2021. The project's aim was to assess the implications for the social care market regarding potential changes to social care charging policy. The tender period ended on 19th March 2021, with the final award notice published on 4th April 2021.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in social care policy analysis and market evaluation. Companies that focus on strategic consultancy, particularly within the public sector, would be especially well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. As the social care landscape remains dynamic, organisations that can demonstrate an understanding of regulatory changes and their implications on market fairness will find valuable opportunities for growth in this sector.

## Notice

To undertake a rapid review of the potential implications for the social care market of a range of possible changes to social care charging policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b73fe75-33bd-4e58-85e2-e61b21d3af6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 18 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2021 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b73fe75-33bd-4e58-85e2-e61b21d3af6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b73fe75-33bd-4e58-85e2-e61b21d3af6f
  4th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kJF1/dd0SgKesRvsbGaWMDyEqSm7x_KIBKdrEn4guYE5oi_Q
  DHSC BC-10030 Review of the implications of implementing s18(3) _Redacted

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