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title: "North Somerset Adviser"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87f8892c-26f9-421c-aaa8-37ebda81edb2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-11-11"
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# North Somerset Adviser

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87f8892c-26f9-421c-aaa8-37ebda81edb2

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "North Somerset Adviser" was overseen by the Department for Education, focusing on health and social work services. The tender, initiated as a selective procurement from a dynamic purchasing system, had a contract value of £14,400 and took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2021. The tender was awarded on 1st October 2020, with the published award notice dated 11th November 2020, indicating that the procurement process has now been completed.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to improving children's social care services in North Somerset. Businesses with expertise in health and social work service delivery, especially those capable of implementing strategic changes and managing resources effectively, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this sector can facilitate growth by allowing such businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their reach within public sector contracting.

## Notice

The Leadership Improvement Partner is expected to support the Council to prioritise children's social care services, to co-ordinate action and to implement change in a strategic way. This will include managing the resources and expertise required to improve those areas of practice that Ofsted has judged to be inadequate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b29ed1-fce0-41e2-82f5-e1198ba2ce10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALASTAIR GIBBONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2020 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b29ed1-fce0-41e2-82f5-e1198ba2ce10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b29ed1-fce0-41e2-82f5-e1198ba2ce10
  11th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74270560-9aac-462c-9a18-c3c3ccc1df71
  PDF

## Provenance

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