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title: "Provision of Consultancy Services - relating to Southampton City Council Care Act Audit 2021"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Consultancy Services - relating to Southampton City Council Care Act Audit 2021

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8526044-d84d-45a6-85af-d220ae090a37

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of consultancy services related to the Care Act Audit 2021, with a total contract value of £60,000. The process was conducted using a direct procurement method through a single tender action under the threshold. The award notice was published on 16 March 2021, and the contract period runs from 8 February 2021 to 31 March 2021. The services are categorised under health and social work services and were primarily located in Southampton (postal code SO14 7LY).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consultancy within the health and social care sector. Businesses that specialise in compliance and quality audits, strategic advice, or operational improvement in social services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with the public sector can significantly enhance business growth and diversify service offerings in this sector.

## Notice

Contracts Finder - Contract Award Notice for the provision of consultancy services to Southampton City Council in relation to 2021 Care Act Audit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7ce223-afd7-43ea-aade-6e1aa3bf45ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2021 - 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7ce223-afd7-43ea-aade-6e1aa3bf45ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7ce223-afd7-43ea-aade-6e1aa3bf45ff
  16th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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