--- title: "Child Sex Exploitation Prevention Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ed16c09-3e7a-4732-a2a7-081635dbe500" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ed16c09-3e7a-4732-a2a7-081635dbe500" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ed16c09-3e7a-4732-a2a7-081635dbe500.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ed16c09-3e7a-4732-a2a7-081635dbe500.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-09" --- # Child Sex Exploitation Prevention Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ed16c09-3e7a-4732-a2a7-081635dbe500 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ed16c09-3e7a-4732-a2a7-081635dbe500) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ed16c09-3e7a-4732-a2a7-081635dbe500.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Child Sex Exploitation Prevention Service," an initiative aimed at delivering a prevention and reduction service for children at risk of sexual exploitation. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is classified as an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period concludes on 23rd January 2018 at 23:59:59, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and last until 31st March 2019. Interested bidders must utilise the In-tend e-Tendering System to register and submit their proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in social care and child welfare services. Companies specialising in preventative social work, data sharing, and strategic partnerships to address child safety and exploitation will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the transition of children's social care services to the Sandwell Children's Social Care Trust, businesses capable of demonstrating innovative strategies and proven experience in safeguarding children would likely garner a competitive advantage. ## Notice CHILD SEX EXPLOITATION PREVENTION SERVICE The Service required is the delivery of a prevention and reduction service for those children assessed as being at risk of sexual exploitation. The provider will be a proactive strategic and operational partner and shall undertake actions such as sharing data, intelligence and good practice in relation to child sexual exploitation and missing children. The service will also provide independent return interviews for all children reported as missing. Tenderers should note that from 1 April 2018, provision of children's social care services is to be transferred to Sandwell Children's Social Care Trust. This includes the service for which tenders are now invited. It is anticipated that the Council will award the contract for this service and then novate the contract when the Trust commences service delivery. Tenderers are referred to clause 21.3 of the form of contract (Section E). The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to PQQ's / ITT's or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 5th February 2018 at 17:00hrs 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/e7592ac1-8062-47fb-b075-f6607d183878 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2018 at 14:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7592ac1-8062-47fb-b075-f6607d183878 - 9 Jan 2018 at 14:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7592ac1-8062-47fb-b075-f6607d183878 - 8 Jan 2018 at 16:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7592ac1-8062-47fb-b075-f6607d183878 - 8 Jan 2018 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7592ac1-8062-47fb-b075-f6607d183878 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7592ac1-8062-47fb-b075-f6607d183878 9th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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