--- title: "Children's Services Alternative Delivery Model External Commercial Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77ffedbf-b5b9-4e4d-aec6-403b325eb509" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77ffedbf-b5b9-4e4d-aec6-403b325eb509" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77ffedbf-b5b9-4e4d-aec6-403b325eb509.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77ffedbf-b5b9-4e4d-aec6-403b325eb509.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-06" --- # Children's Services Alternative Delivery Model External Commercial Support Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77ffedbf-b5b9-4e4d-aec6-403b325eb509 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77ffedbf-b5b9-4e4d-aec6-403b325eb509) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77ffedbf-b5b9-4e4d-aec6-403b325eb509.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is seeking proposals for the tender titled "Children's Services Alternative Delivery Model External Commercial Support." This initiative falls within the services industry and is located in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the application deadline is set for 27 October 2017. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure that is below threshold, with the contract expected to commence on 3 November 2017 and run until 30 April 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy and social work services, particularly those with relevant experience in local government. Companies that can demonstrate an ability to provide strategic support for the development of alternate delivery models will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the Council is looking for organisations that can contribute expertise and capacity to enhance children's services delivery. ## Notice In compliance with the Statutory Direction issued by the Secretary of State for Education on the 19 September 2017, Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet has approved the recommendation from the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Children and Families that the Council voluntarily considers alternative delivery models (ADM) for Children's Social Care Services in order to both accelerate and sustain improvement. Therefore Worcestershire County Council are looking to identify a suitable organisation to support the Council in our journey towards implementation of an ADM. Additional capacity and capability are required to work with Council Officers and members to produce an optional appraisal and preferred recommendation for Worcestershire (Phase 1) and a detailed business case on the preferred option (Phase 2). The Council is now seeking to appoint a specialist external organisation with significant commercial experience within local government; to work with the project lead, external legal support, and Council officers. The organisation will provide advice and support to the Council in respect of the existing and future commercial and contractual arrangement. The initial support will focus on the development of preferred Alternative Delivery Model (ADM) options for Children's Social Care/Services. Then the support will move to the establishment of the preferred option (and the new service delivery arrangements for the relevant Children's Services functions). If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. 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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/9e926c5a-da51-4977-bfd6-a06841a183e9 | | 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 | 6 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 6 Oct 2017 at 16:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e926c5a-da51-4977-bfd6-a06841a183e9 - 6 Oct 2017 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e926c5a-da51-4977-bfd6-a06841a183e9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e926c5a-da51-4977-bfd6-a06841a183e9 6th October 2017 - 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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