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title: "Children's Social Work Matters"
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buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Children's Social Work Matters

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cefb27eb-65d3-41bd-8a79-9edc0248a190

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Children's Social Work Matters" has been initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, aimed at addressing the critical shortage of Children's Social Workers in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract amounting to £60,000. The contract will commence on 1st April 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2021. The tender period ended on 7th February 2020.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consulting, software development, and related IT services, as well as organisations involved in training and recruitment efforts within the social care sector. The successful supplier, Social Marketing Gateway, is well-positioned to utilise this contract to enhance their offerings and support the local authority in its vital mission. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and effective recruitment strategies to improve the workforce in children’s social services should consider competing for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

In line with the region's requirements of CSWM, a series of key learning and development events have been organised for next year, along with a series of recruitment campaigns/activities to help tackle the shortage of Children's Social Workers across the region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d493db0-8b27-4485-9768-352fa5181f23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 9FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL MARKETING GATEWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2020 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d493db0-8b27-4485-9768-352fa5181f23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d493db0-8b27-4485-9768-352fa5181f23
  14th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.yortender.co.uk

## Provenance

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