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title: "Sandwell Adviser"
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# Sandwell Adviser

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de278253-ce0b-4e5f-bf9d-90c7365bac63

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## Summary

The procurement process is for a tender titled "Sandwell Adviser," initiated by the Department for Education. This contract, valued at £18,000, falls within the health and social work services industry and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022. The tender period ended on 14th September 2021, with the award of the contract made on 21st September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their services in social care and improvement consultancy. With the ongoing necessity for these sectors to improve service delivery standards, businesses that specialise in overseeing change management, social care consultancy, and performance improvement would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this type of procurement could enable providers to enhance their reputations and foster long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Sandwell has a long history of failing to provide services to an acceptable standard, having being Ofsted rated Inadequate on four occasions since 2009. The Local Authority's children's social care services were transferred to Sandwell Children's Trust on 1 April 2018. The Adviser and Independent Chair of the Improvement Board will provide a clear and sustained focus on the areas for improvement and ensure independent oversight of the Trust's progress in line with its improvement plan. In doing so, the Adviser is expected to supervise the programme of change that the trust has embarked on, to drive forward the improvements and implement close monitoring arrangements, building on work that has already taken place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d64d0c-7221-4a0b-b6a3-79647e44f26a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARK GURREY CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d64d0c-7221-4a0b-b6a3-79647e44f26a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d64d0c-7221-4a0b-b6a3-79647e44f26a
  29th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46d23f79-fdc4-4b93-8597-ac6ad54179a3
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