--- title: "The Provision of Social Research into repeat removals of babies and children in Medway" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8ca332a-739e-4601-84c5-135ac34267ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8ca332a-739e-4601-84c5-135ac34267ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8ca332a-739e-4601-84c5-135ac34267ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8ca332a-739e-4601-84c5-135ac34267ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2020-09-18" --- # The Provision of Social Research into repeat removals of babies and children in Medway Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8ca332a-739e-4601-84c5-135ac34267ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8ca332a-739e-4601-84c5-135ac34267ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8ca332a-739e-4601-84c5-135ac34267ac.json) ## Summary The Medway Council is currently seeking proposals for "The Provision of Social Research into repeat removals of babies and children in Medway." This initiative is classified under miscellaneous health services and has a total value of £40,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 1st October 2020. The service address is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st November 2020 and conclude on 1st April 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing comprehensive social research and intervention strategies to address the challenges associated with child placements will be well-positioned to compete. This initiative not only aims to enhance the wellbeing of affected families but also seeks to generate long-term savings for the local authority, thereby presenting a sustainable business opportunity. ## Notice PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=10038656-bef9-ea11-8105-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Medway currently faces a significant spend on placements for children in care and this includes parent and child placements for a cohort of women who repeatedly lose their children into care. This is an issue that locally Medway has been struggling with for many years as the demand continuous to slowly increase not only for financial pressures, but due to the poor outcomes for mother and baby when the child is removed. A proposal to form a multi-agency targeted intervention to address repeat removals using core Public Health services alongside social care and other key agencies has been agreed and the planning for this service and the interventions that would be most effective are being considered. The intervention aims to improve outcomes for this cohort of women and deliver wider savings to the system as a whole in the long term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba3cff4-eb20-477c-92af-73a58bc8cb0a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 1 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | MEDWAY | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2020 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba3cff4-eb20-477c-92af-73a58bc8cb0a - 18 Sep 2020 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2769bd2-4cc8-4e61-a1b7-ec0e9b8dbcea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba3cff4-eb20-477c-92af-73a58bc8cb0a 18th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2769bd2-4cc8-4e61-a1b7-ec0e9b8dbcea 18th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=10038656-bef9-ea11-8105-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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