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title: "Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care - Round 2"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-25"
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# Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care - Round 2

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cea9bf5b-cf4f-4288-820a-1a46af34871f

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire County Council has initiated a tender process for a Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care - Round 2. This procurement falls under the industry category of social work and related services, with an additional classification for health services. The tender, with an open procurement method, has a tender period ending on 25th October 2023, and a contract period starting on 26th October 2023 and ending on 31st August 2028.

This opportunity offers businesses the chance to provide independent assessments, testing, therapeutic services, and family support within the Children's Social Care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses based in England, United Kingdom, can participate in this procurement process facilitated by Gloucestershire County Council, providing a growth opportunity for those in the services industry.

## 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/139b08b8-f11e-43bc-9f5a-796f4bd3415d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2023 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/139b08b8-f11e-43bc-9f5a-796f4bd3415d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/139b08b8-f11e-43bc-9f5a-796f4bd3415d
  25th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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