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title: "Sheffield Observational Contact RFQ"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db451bd5-4d25-4e32-9896-e9903986e4f2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Sheffield Observational Contact RFQ

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db451bd5-4d25-4e32-9896-e9903986e4f2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Sheffield Observational Contact RFQ" initiated by Sheffield City Council is related to social work and related services. The contract, valued at £512,400, is aimed at providing observational contact services for children in care and looked after children. The tender has reached the award stage, with the contract period starting on 31 August 2020 and concluding on 31 March 2021. The tender period ended on 12 August 2020, and the services will be delivered in Sheffield, England.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the social care sector. Businesses that specialise in providing support services for children and families, particularly those with experience in care services, could find significant growth potential through this contract. Engaging with the Sheffield City Council could also lead to further opportunities in the social services industry, reflecting a commitment to community and social improvement.

## Notice

Block contract for observational contact (children in care and looked after children)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a21ab7-7e6d-4828-994c-737aaf68a4f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £512,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £512,400 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SSA SOCIAL CARE & COMMUNITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2020 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a21ab7-7e6d-4828-994c-737aaf68a4f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a21ab7-7e6d-4828-994c-737aaf68a4f9
  21st August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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