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title: "Supporting Parents with a Learning Disability"
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# Supporting Parents with a Learning Disability

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5be06e3a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for a contract titled "Supporting Parents with a Learning Disability". This procurement, classified under social work services, is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, part of an open procurement process, is currently in the active stage with the closing date for submissions set for 29 February 2016 at 12 noon. The contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2016 and will run for nine months, concluding on 31 March 2017. The total budget allocated for this service is £128,147.94, and organisations must consider the implications of the TUPE regulations regarding the transition of existing case loads.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations specialising in social work and family support services, particularly those with experience in assisting parents with learning disabilities. Businesses equipped to navigate the complexities of family support and disability services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for a short-term engagement also allows for smaller firms or those looking to expand their service offerings to partake, thus fostering growth in this specialised sector.

## Notice

We are seeking expressions of interest from organisations that can deliver a short term family support service for parents with a learning disability. The contract will commence on 1st July 2016 and operate for 9 months, there will be no options for extension beyond 31st March 2017. Please note that TUPE will apply and that an existing case load of families will need to be transitioned to any new service provider. The available budget for the contract period is PS128,147.94 Please email your expression of interest to joint_commissioning@sandwell.gov.uk Closing date 29 February 2016 at 12 Noon Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b206fef-5e6a-4a9e-9ca6-f75591bd3d5d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 9EX |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b206fef-5e6a-4a9e-9ca6-f75591bd3d5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b206fef-5e6a-4a9e-9ca6-f75591bd3d5d
  25th February 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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