--- title: "Worcestershire Start for Life Needs Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e76f85d-de11-4925-82ca-518927f88073" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e76f85d-de11-4925-82ca-518927f88073" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e76f85d-de11-4925-82ca-518927f88073.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e76f85d-de11-4925-82ca-518927f88073.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-03" --- # Worcestershire Start for Life Needs Assessment Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e76f85d-de11-4925-82ca-518927f88073 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e76f85d-de11-4925-82ca-518927f88073) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e76f85d-de11-4925-82ca-518927f88073.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is seeking a supplier for the "Worcestershire Start for Life Needs Assessment." This procurement is classified under health services and falls within the services category. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17 November 2021. The contract period will commence on 1 December 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2022. Bidders are encouraged to review all tender guidance documents before applying and must complete the necessary declaration form upon submission. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those focusing on early years support and community health assessments. Companies that specialize in needs assessments, data analytics, or have experience working with families and children under five would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process could enhance their visibility within the public sector and potentially lead to future contracts with Worcestershire County Council as they develop their early years strategy and Family hubs. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council (WCC) requires a supplier for the provision of an Early Years Needs Assessment. The aim of this Needs Assessment is to provide a deeper understanding into the needs of our young families and the provision, support and assets available to support Worcestershire to shape our "Start for Life' offer for babies, infants, children and families, our development of Family Hubs and to inform our Early Years Strategy. The Needs Assessment will provide insight into: * Worcestershire's current early years population * The current needs and outcomes of babies, infants, pre-school children and their families * The evidence for how best to support improved outcomes in early years * Mapping of current provision and support for families with children aged 0-5 * The views of local communities regarding their needs and experiences of support in early years * Local community assets in Worcestershire and how these can best be utilised to enhance service provision This information will be used to inform how we will deliver an effective 'Start for Life' offer in Worcestershire, design and develop our Family hubs and inform our wider early years strategy. It will also outline the actions required locally to ensure the Start for Life offer is in place and accessible to Worcestershire's early years population and their families. See service specification for full requirements. Please read the Tender Guidance in full before attempting to apply. All bidders must 'View details' and then 'Opt in' in order to access all documents associated with this tender. The declaration form provided must be signed and uploaded at point of submission. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47be7283-9c05-4564-82ca-824e84ec511a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 3 Nov 2021 at 21:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47be7283-9c05-4564-82ca-824e84ec511a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47be7283-9c05-4564-82ca-824e84ec511a 3rd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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