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title: "Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care"
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# Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9fd9f20-33a1-466a-b85a-c4f9eef7d18f

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire County Council is inviting bids for a procurement process titled "Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically social work and related services. The tender, with a total value of £10,500,000 in GBP, involves the establishment of a 5-year framework agreement with a possible 2-year extension. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 10th July 2023 at 10:00 AM. The contract period is scheduled to run from 26th November 2023 to 31st August 2028. The procurement method details indicate it as "Other -". The Council aims to procure independent assessments, testing, therapeutic services, and family support under this framework.

This tender by the Gloucestershire County Council presents significant business opportunities for firms offering professional services in Children's Social Care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are specifically encouraged to participate. Businesses located in England, United Kingdom, are eligible to apply. The opening of this framework agreement provides a chance for businesses to secure contracts with the Council and contribute towards enhancing Children's Social Care services, aligning with the Council's strategic objectives and priorities.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure an Open Framework for professional services to Childrens Social Care, under which it will procure independent assessments and testing, therapeutic services and support to families. This is a 5 year framework agreement with an optional 2 year extension, subject to Cabinet approval.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9718d5bc-679c-44f9-a52c-4ba6e64de4df |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2023 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9718d5bc-679c-44f9-a52c-4ba6e64de4df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9718d5bc-679c-44f9-a52c-4ba6e64de4df
  9th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f3be97d1-91f8-ed11-8122-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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