--- title: "Operation of Core Children's Centres - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8877325c-e356-4e6d-87da-4c7c2527b857" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8877325c-e356-4e6d-87da-4c7c2527b857" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8877325c-e356-4e6d-87da-4c7c2527b857.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8877325c-e356-4e6d-87da-4c7c2527b857.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-17" --- # Operation of Core Children's Centres - AWARD Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8877325c-e356-4e6d-87da-4c7c2527b857 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8877325c-e356-4e6d-87da-4c7c2527b857) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8877325c-e356-4e6d-87da-4c7c2527b857.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Operation of Core Children's Centres - AWARD", was issued by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, focusing on health and social work services. This tender is part of an open procurement method and is currently at the award stage. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025. The minimum contract value is £10,240,000, with the total being valued at £12,800,000. The delivery addresses are located in the West Midlands, specifically including the postal code B69 3DB. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those providing guidance, counselling, and community health services. Companies capable of managing local children's centres will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, agencies that can partner with the local authority to adapt and enhance services are likely to be particularly appealing in this process, potentially fostering business growth through collaboration and community engagement. ## Notice Sandwell MBC Children's Services is seeking to appoint agencies to operate the core children's centres across the borough as set out in this document. Children's centres have evolved across the country over the years but the basic principles of providing early help and support to families remains key to delivery in Sandwell. This is not a new service. The authority has developed practice over the years and wishes to maintain many approaches as noted in the specification. The authority seeks consistency of practice across the towns but acknowledges that different emphasis will be required to address local issues in different communities. The successful agencies will work with the local authority to further develop and enhance the services provided. The service has been divided into 3 lots; providers are able to submit tenders for any combination of lots. 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 the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. 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: XXXXXXXXXXXXX 2020 at 15:00hrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/776388a7-9bcd-4af3-aca2-a2a486d777db | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,852,332 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BARNARDO'S CENTRAL REGION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85321000 - Administrative social services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2022 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/776388a7-9bcd-4af3-aca2-a2a486d777db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/776388a7-9bcd-4af3-aca2-a2a486d777db 17th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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