--- title: "Go Play Sandwell" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85ede50b-eb57-4c8a-b382-04fe5fa686fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85ede50b-eb57-4c8a-b382-04fe5fa686fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85ede50b-eb57-4c8a-b382-04fe5fa686fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85ede50b-eb57-4c8a-b382-04fe5fa686fc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-15" --- # Go Play Sandwell Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85ede50b-eb57-4c8a-b382-04fe5fa686fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85ede50b-eb57-4c8a-b382-04fe5fa686fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85ede50b-eb57-4c8a-b382-04fe5fa686fc.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process under the title "Go Play Sandwell" in the industry category of Welfare services for children and young people. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase. The tender period ends on 7th July 2023, with the contract period running from 1st October 2023 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the delivery addresses are located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This opportunity revolves around providing free play opportunities to support children and families, focusing on building resilience and community engagement. This tender by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the youth education, community services, and recreational sectors to engage in delivering impactful services to children and families. Suitable businesses should have a strong focus on social impact and community development. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute towards the council's vision of providing early help to children and families, thereby supporting them to thrive and succeed. The contract duration offers a long-term opportunity for businesses to establish meaningful relationships within the local community and make a positive difference through high-quality service provision. ## Notice The purpose of the service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of free play opportunities on behalf of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council branded as Go Play Sandwell. Programme Overview. The basis of the Council's Vision 2030, best start in life, is that the earlier help can be provided for children and families the earlier they can thrive and enjoy success. This funding supports this vision with particular emphasis on: o Ensuring that our universal services, which all families can access to help build resilience and develop skills, are available to them to help meet the needs of their children. o Encouraging and enabling families to help themselves through the provision of effective information and developing the capability of communities, to support families without the need for intervention. o Wherever possible, our services will work in smaller neighbourhood localities to build networks of support o Engaging with children and families, using their views to shape the programme o Providing a rigorous approach to the quality and impact of services funded (which is continuously monitored) and using funding in the best possible way. SMBC recognises that play has a valuable role to play in increasing children's confidence, self-esteem and social interactions. Reducing segregation within communities and contributing to the development of social capital, by providing communities with a focus for informal networks of family support. 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/1081f267-1c0f-4800-909a-53ebaf8410f7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | 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 3DB | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80310000 - Youth education services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 15 May 2023 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1081f267-1c0f-4800-909a-53ebaf8410f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1081f267-1c0f-4800-909a-53ebaf8410f7 15th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/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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