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title: "One Psychology (Small Group Home Support) - CA&FS - CSC/2018/132"
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# One Psychology (Small Group Home Support) - CA&FS - CSC/2018/132

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-622edc7d-6657-428e-9423-ce04a2d6b151

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## Summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking tenders for the "One Psychology (Small Group Home Support)" project, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of the children's social care workforce in the West Midlands, UK. This open procurement process, classified under social work services (CPV code: 85310000), has a total contract value of £480,000 and consists of a core service contract lasting three years (with the option for a one-year extension) and a pilot service contract available for one year with three optional annual extensions. The tender period closed on 22nd March 2018, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 2nd July 2018 and conclude on 1st July 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in social work services, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to participate. Companies that specialise in training, upskilling, or support services for the social care sector would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. By securing this award, businesses can enhance their reputation and operational capacity within the social services landscape while contributing positively to the welfare of children's care systems in the region.

## Notice

This service will provide support, knowledge, upskilling and confidence to the children's social care workforce (Small Group Home in-house residential care staff, in-house Foster Carers and Social Workers/ Team Managers/ SW Assistants) which will inform the most effective, safe and evidence-based care decision. The contract consists of Two elements - a Core Service on a 3 year contract with 1 year optional extension and the Pilot Service available on a 1 year contract with 3 optional annual extensions available. Additional information: Tenders are invited through the e-tendering portal: https://supplystokeandstaffs.proactishosting.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a3702d-1604-4be0-bd06-0fd7e43d302f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGING MINDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2018 at 08:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a3702d-1604-4be0-bd06-0fd7e43d302f
- 19 Feb 2018 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a3702d-1604-4be0-bd06-0fd7e43d302f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a3702d-1604-4be0-bd06-0fd7e43d302f
  19th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://supplystokeandstaffs.proactishosting.com/

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