--- title: "Operation of Core Children's Centres" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0f0bfef-a287-4017-acd7-27237383ad0c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0f0bfef-a287-4017-acd7-27237383ad0c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0f0bfef-a287-4017-acd7-27237383ad0c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0f0bfef-a287-4017-acd7-27237383ad0c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-25" --- # Operation of Core Children's Centres Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0f0bfef-a287-4017-acd7-27237383ad0c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0f0bfef-a287-4017-acd7-27237383ad0c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0f0bfef-a287-4017-acd7-27237383ad0c.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Operation of Core Children's Centres" within the health and social work services sector, based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 24 November 2021 at 15:00 GMT. The contract, which has an estimated value of £12.8 million, will commence on 1 April 2022 and run until 31 March 2025. Interested parties must submit their bids via the In-tend e-Tendering System, and the council encourages providers to register their interest and access relevant documents through the online portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work, community health services, and administrative social services to expand their footprint in the region. Agencies that can demonstrate innovative approaches and a commitment to delivering support to families in a consistent manner across various localities will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the scope and scale of the service, potential bidders should ideally possess experience in managing community-focused initiatives and working collaboratively with local authorities to enhance service delivery. ## Notice Sandwell MBC Children's Services is seeking to appoint agencies to operate the core children's centres across the borough as set out in this document. Children's centres have evolved across the country over the years but the basic principles of providing early help and support to families remains key to delivery in Sandwell. This is not a new service. The authority has developed practice over the years and wishes to maintain many approaches as noted in the specification. The authority seeks consistency of practice across the towns but acknowledges that different emphasis will be required to address local issues in different communities. The successful agencies will work with the local authority to further develop and enhance the services provided. The service has been divided into 3 lots; providers are able to submit tenders for any combination of lots. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: XXXXXXXXXXXXX 2020 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6ed1c2-42ba-48d6-83bf-4c62608cc58a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,800,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85321000 - Administrative social services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2021 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6ed1c2-42ba-48d6-83bf-4c62608cc58a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6ed1c2-42ba-48d6-83bf-4c62608cc58a 25th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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