---
title: "DHSC Administrative Support for The Principal Social Workers' Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bd20"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-06-17"
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# DHSC Administrative Support for The Principal Social Workers' Network

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bd20

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is planning to conduct a tender process for the provision of administrative support to the Principal Social Workers’ Network. The procurement, classified under social work and related services, has an estimated value of £188,000 and is set to commence on 2 July 2021. The main procurement category is services, with the contract expected to last for two years and potentially extend annually for a further 12 months. The procurement will be conducted through the Atamis eTendering system, and bidders are encouraged to register on the platform promptly to access the tender documentation and guidelines.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in administrative support services, particularly those with experience in health and social care sectors. Companies that can provide efficient administrative solutions and demonstrate understanding of the social work environment would be ideal candidates. Engaging with this tender could enable firms to establish long-term relationships with a key governmental entity and expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority seeks to engage a supplier to provide administrative support to the Principal Social Workers (PSW) Network. The PSW Network is a a collegiate where practical support is offered in an action learning type forum where issues can be discussed and resolved.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care intend to run a procurement exercise to source a provider to deliver the Administrative Support to the Principal Social Workers Network. The intention is for the tender exercise to commence on 2 July and a contract notice will be published in FTS. The intended tender exercise will be performed through the online application, Atamis Procurement Software. Suppliers are encouraged, if they have not done so already, to register as quickly as possible with Atamis to ensure access to the tender documentation and the instructions for completion upon publication. The UK tender is intended to be an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). The contract period is proposed for 2 years, with the option to extend annually for a further 12 months. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use the Department of Health and Social Care Atamis eTendering system to manage the tender. Information relating to the tender is available within Atamis. Select this link to access the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013741-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £188,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2021 at 11:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013741-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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