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title: "Children's social workers and managers recruitment - DPS"
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# Children's social workers and managers recruitment - DPS

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-629d6b74-5c3c-4e59-98e6-db252af6eade

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is seeking to engage specialist social worker recruitment agencies through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to address a significant number of temporary positions within its Children's Services. This tender, titled "Children's social workers and managers recruitment - DPS," was published on 30th January 2018 and is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 19th February 2018. The procurement falls under the recruitment services category, with a nominal contract value set at £1. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and run until 31st March 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for recruitment agencies, particularly those specialised in social services and those positioned to provide high-quality candidates for permanent roles. Businesses that have proven experience in sourcing dedicated social work professionals will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By successfully participating, firms can not only support the local authority in enhancing service delivery but also establish long-term relationships that may offer future contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Children's Services is looking for specialist social worker recruitment agencies to provide high quality and committed social work candidates via the Dynamic Purchasing System. The Council has a high number of temporary positions, which it is looking to fill with high quality permanent candidates, who have what it takes to make a real difference to the lives of local families. The DPS will operate as a central portal for all vacancies advertised by the Council, through this portal, provider/ providers can upload high quality candidates, along with their relevant compliance documentation and receive feedback as to whether candidates have been successful.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5cfe70-8fd0-43da-ab99-7d2f6b3f354a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM |
| Locality | BARKING |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG11 8HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Electoral ward | Northbury |
| Westminster constituency | Barking |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2018 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5cfe70-8fd0-43da-ab99-7d2f6b3f354a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5cfe70-8fd0-43da-ab99-7d2f6b3f354a
  30th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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