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title: "Care and Support Consultancy framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f16d0e3b-52c3-445f-8829-f596af41df4c"
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buyer: "THE RIVERSIDE GROUP"
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# Care and Support Consultancy framework

Buyer: THE RIVERSIDE GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f16d0e3b-52c3-445f-8829-f596af41df4c

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## Summary

The Riverside Group is initiating a procurement process for the "Care and Support Consultancy framework" with a primary focus on consultancy services within the research and development sector. The tender, classified under several categories including business development consultancy services, is active and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period ends on 8 October 2018, while the contract is set to commence on 11 November 2018 and will run until 30 September 2021. The consultancy services will be required across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and the South West, with a minimum contract value of £100,000 and a maximum value of £150,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in care and support consultancy, particularly those with expertise in areas such as strategy development, partnership working, and training facilitation. Businesses that specialise in developing policies and procedures or provide competitive tendering assistance would also be well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement. With the Riverside Group looking to establish partnerships with consultants offering diverse skills and experiences, this tender could enable growth and collaboration in the social and community services sector.

## Notice

TRGL wishes to enter into a framework agreement with up to eighteen (18) external Care & Support Consultants based on skills, experience, expertise and availability. The framework will be broken down into six (6) lots as stated: * Strategy Development, * Policies & Procedures, * Partnership Working, * Competitive Tendering, * Specialist Advice and Ad Hoc Requests * Training & Facilitation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcda0a14-3259-4799-b49c-fb17f7bc52e8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | THE RIVERSIDE GROUP |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L24 8RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Garston |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Garston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcda0a14-3259-4799-b49c-fb17f7bc52e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcda0a14-3259-4799-b49c-fb17f7bc52e8
  17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.riverside.org.uk

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