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title: "Go Play Sandwell - AWARD"
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# Go Play Sandwell - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc7fdc71-8fdb-4500-8062-9367fe86a7c2

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of free play opportunities under the "Go Play Sandwell" programme. The contract falls under the welfare services for children and young people category, with additional classifications for youth education services, community services, and recreational services. The procurement process was open, with the tender closing on 7th July 2023. The contract period is from 1st October 2023 to 31st March 2026, providing a significant opportunity for businesses in the West Midlands region, particularly those involved in children's services and community initiatives.

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council awarded the contract to Powered by CAN Limited, with a value of £308,150. Businesses that focus on providing services for children and communities, such as youth education, social services, and recreational activities, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The council's emphasis on building resilient communities and supporting families aligns with the vision of empowering local businesses to contribute to social capital and community development through this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The purpose of the service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of free play opportunities on behalf of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council branded as Go Play Sandwell. Programme Overview. The basis of the Council's Vision 2030, best start in life, is that the earlier help can be provided for children and families the earlier they can thrive and enjoy success. This funding supports this vision with particular emphasis on: o Ensuring that our universal services, which all families can access to help build resilience and develop skills, are available to them to help meet the needs of their children. o Encouraging and enabling families to help themselves through the provision of effective information and developing the capability of communities, to support families without the need for intervention. o Wherever possible, our services will work in smaller neighbourhood localities to build networks of support o Engaging with children and families, using their views to shape the programme o Providing a rigorous approach to the quality and impact of services funded (which is continuously monitored) and using funding in the best possible way. SMBC recognises that play has a valuable role to play in increasing children's confidence, self-esteem and social interactions. Reducing segregation within communities and contributing to the development of social capital, by providing communities with a focus for informal networks of family support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b02f5b-2fa9-49b7-b7a7-a7f8689372af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £308,150 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POWERED BY CAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2023 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b02f5b-2fa9-49b7-b7a7-a7f8689372af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13b02f5b-2fa9-49b7-b7a7-a7f8689372af
  13th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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