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title: "DHSC Administrative Support for The Principal Social Workers' Network"
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# DHSC Administrative Support for The Principal Social Workers' Network

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-598ae860-3a09-48ce-9d59-6f0b07d592eb

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of administrative support to the Principal Social Workers Network. This tender, which falls under the category of social work and related services, had a total contract value of £187,600 and was awarded on 29 September 2021. The contract commenced on 6 October 2021 and is set to run until 5 October 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 19 August 2021, located in Leeds, England.

This awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their service offerings in the health and social work sector. Businesses that specialise in administrative support services, particularly those with experience in working with public health organisations or social service networks, would be well-positioned to pursue similar tenders in the future. Engaging with such contracts can facilitate growth through enhanced visibility and the establishment of partnerships with governmental bodies.

## Notice

For the provision and delivery of Administrative Support to the Principal Social Workers Network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31463847-74fe-4fdb-b481-e7bf7fa0677d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2021 - 5 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £188,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,600 |
| 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 (DHSC) |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESEARCH IN PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31463847-74fe-4fdb-b481-e7bf7fa0677d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31463847-74fe-4fdb-b481-e7bf7fa0677d
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Ne15/Wivnj5zTrMCQXmhGHrDkrDhh4JIYLEokI9oBKq73FI8
  C33498 DHSC Administrative Support for the Principal Social Workers Network Redacted

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