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title: "Children's Social Care Services Adviser"
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# Children's Social Care Services Adviser

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5375ae4c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education (DfE) as the buying organisation, which sought a "Children’s Social Care Services Adviser" to drive improvements in local authorities' children’s social care services. This tender is classified under social work services (CPV code: 85300000) and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open tender, which began with a tender period that ended on 30 September 2016. The awarded contract, valued at £46,080, commenced on 17 October 2016 and concluded on 13 October 2017.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the public sector, particularly those with expertise in social care services. Companies with a background in improving service delivery in vulnerable child care settings would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Success in this area not only enhances the reputation of the service providers but also contributes positively to community welfare, making it an attractive field for social enterprises and consultancies focused on public sector improvements.

## Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for supporting improvement in Local Authorities, as part of interventions, in response to failure or weakness in the provision of children's social care services. The Department sees considerable value in drawing down external expertise, from various sectors, to support local authorities in these circumstances. This procurement offered successful bidders an opportunity to drive improvement in underperforming children's social care services and ensure vulnerable children receive a higher quality service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03deea11-1ad2-49ab-b82d-14ed7f2d95ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - open |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2016 - 13 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,080 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLCRANE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2018 at 11:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03deea11-1ad2-49ab-b82d-14ed7f2d95ab
- 28 Mar 2017 at 12:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03deea11-1ad2-49ab-b82d-14ed7f2d95ab
- 28 Mar 2017 at 11:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03deea11-1ad2-49ab-b82d-14ed7f2d95ab
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03deea11-1ad2-49ab-b82d-14ed7f2d95ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03deea11-1ad2-49ab-b82d-14ed7f2d95ab
  10th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80bc8b04-44ec-4d32-9004-682b19c83602
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6ad40e3-2450-4f61-9bbd-d6bba2bc9b41
  Contract

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