--- title: "ESCC - AW - South East Sector Led Improvement Programme (SESLIP) Approved List" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfce6247-e558-4ee5-82ec-b1f317192988" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfce6247-e558-4ee5-82ec-b1f317192988" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfce6247-e558-4ee5-82ec-b1f317192988.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfce6247-e558-4ee5-82ec-b1f317192988.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-13" --- # ESCC - AW - South East Sector Led Improvement Programme (SESLIP) Approved List Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfce6247-e558-4ee5-82ec-b1f317192988 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfce6247-e558-4ee5-82ec-b1f317192988) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfce6247-e558-4ee5-82ec-b1f317192988.json) ## Summary The East Sussex County Council is currently engaging in the procurement process for the "ESCC - AW - South East Sector Led Improvement Programme (SESLIP) Approved List" which aims to enhance local authority Children's Services. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, located in East Sussex, United Kingdom. This open tender procedure is set to conclude on 14 December 2021, with the associated contract period starting on 15 December 2021 and running until at least 12 December 2026. The total contract value is £5 million, with a minimum value of £250,000. Interested parties can apply via the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on children's services, educational improvement, and organisational development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement supports their participation. Companies that can offer innovative strategies to improve local authority services through evidence-based practices and peer collaboration will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. ## Notice The SESLIP encourages and supports the political and professional leadership and management of local authority Children's Services, to demonstrate, develop and share good practice. Our programmes support the development of Children's Services as learning organisations, focusing on: o identifying key strands of enquiry o analysing and comparing operational data about the services o using evidence to inform decisions, including evidence available from outside the region, where relevant o using peer challenge and peer review o building leadership capacity and capability o developing standards of practice through supportive endeavour There is a Regional Improvement Plan which sets out the activities. Its aim is to identify ways in which local authorities in the South East can support each other to improve and look at how collective action can help address systemic issues within the region. ESCC need to refresh the list of suitably qualified freelance consultants, who are available on an ad hoc basis to support one or more of the activities of the programme. Additional information: The application for the is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal: https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants can request documents throughout the duration of the Approved List. For the purposes of placing the advert on Contracts Finder, the system must state the document request date is prior to the contract start date. Call-Off Contracts may start at any point throughout the duration of the Approved List. The Approved List is live from 13 December 2021 until at least 12 December 2026. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f26d3c5-c732-454d-a769-0f43b1dd9947 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2021 at 09:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f26d3c5-c732-454d-a769-0f43b1dd9947 - 13 Dec 2021 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f26d3c5-c732-454d-a769-0f43b1dd9947 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f26d3c5-c732-454d-a769-0f43b1dd9947 13th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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