--- title: "Independent Social Workers providing specialist assessments for Together for Families Cornwall Council." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88ae330c-89ba-48cb-a9b4-e63fee4ff414" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88ae330c-89ba-48cb-a9b4-e63fee4ff414" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88ae330c-89ba-48cb-a9b4-e63fee4ff414.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88ae330c-89ba-48cb-a9b4-e63fee4ff414.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-28" --- # Independent Social Workers providing specialist assessments for Together for Families Cornwall Council. Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88ae330c-89ba-48cb-a9b4-e63fee4ff414 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88ae330c-89ba-48cb-a9b4-e63fee4ff414) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88ae330c-89ba-48cb-a9b4-e63fee4ff414.json) ## Summary Cornwall Council is currently seeking independent social workers to provide specialist assessments under the "Independent Social Workers providing specialist assessments for Together for Families Cornwall Council" tender. The procurement process is classified under the health and social work services industry, with a tender period ending on 7 June 2021. Interested parties are required to complete a supplier interest questionnaire by this deadline, which will be evaluated to determine eligibility for further submissions. The final contract period is set to commence on 1 July 2021 and will run until 31 May 2028, with a total estimated value of £25,000. Services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social work and related sectors to engage with local government and broaden their service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, as they often have the flexibility and local insight necessary to meet the specific needs outlined by Cornwall Council. By securing a place on the approved list, successful bidders can gain future contracts as opportunities arise, allowing for sustainable business growth in this sector. ## Notice Cornwall Council is looking to engage with independent social workers to undertake specific pieces of work. This supplier interest questionnaire will assess providers ability to meet the requirements to deliver this function for the Council. Once this questionnaire is completed and submitted by the deadline of 7 June 2021, the Together for Families Commissioning Team will assess the submission. If the Team are satisfied you meet the basic requirements and can evidence this; then you will be invited on Friday 11 June 2021 to complete a quality submission to join Together for Families' approved list(s). Those invited to complete a quality submission will be required to return their submission by no later than the 2 July 2021. These will then be evaluated by a panel of expert social workers. When the individual requirements arise, Together for Families will use the suitable approved list to advertise the opportunities. This exercise implies no commercial commitment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9580073b-0622-4d77-b47c-a2193c938080 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 May 2021 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9580073b-0622-4d77-b47c-a2193c938080 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9580073b-0622-4d77-b47c-a2193c938080 28th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=20857ff3-a0bf-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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