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title: "Support Services for Vulnerable Children and their Families"
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# Support Services for Vulnerable Children and their Families

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe413886-9041-45e1-8785-c7174429c6bc

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## Summary

The Department for Education is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "Support Services for Vulnerable Children and their Families," focusing on delivering community action services within the UK. This contract, valued at £4,200,000, is aimed at providing vital support to vulnerable children and young people who are at increased risk of harm, particularly due to the ongoing effects of Covid-19. The procurement method employed is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2021. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract recently awarded on 8th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the social services sector, particularly those that specialise in providing support for vulnerable populations. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete effectively, given their focus on community impact and tailored services. Businesses with experience in delivering frontline support and outreach services would benefit from this contract, particularly those adept at operating within the challenging landscape created by the pandemic and understanding the nuances of child welfare support.

## Notice

This contract is to continue to identify and support vulnerable children and young people who are hidden from view or at increased risk of harm due to the continued restrictions imposed to combat Covid-19 and provide frontline assistance and support to them. These are children who are not receiving support currently from statutory agencies; and are at risk of harm and/or experiencing adverse impact to their health and wellbeing due to Covid-19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7536e8e8-752c-4f15-8e59-645b12c9f15c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,200,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7536e8e8-752c-4f15-8e59-645b12c9f15c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7536e8e8-752c-4f15-8e59-645b12c9f15c
  8th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1ab16ce-f8ea-44c9-84fd-f0d1bb308842
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