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title: "Head of Service Agency Worker"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ee7b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED"
published: "2021-10-21"
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# Head of Service Agency Worker

Buyer: DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee7b

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## Summary

The contract titled "Head of Service Agency Worker" is initiated by Doncaster Children's Services Trust Limited, which oversees child protection services in the locality of Doncaster, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, specifically aiming to temporarily fill a critical Head of Service role while permanent recruitment occurs. The procurement method used is a limited direct award, justified due to the urgent need to protect children. The contract, valued at £43,750, was signed on 5th September 2021, with the award process now in the active stage.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and staffing agency services, particularly those with experience in children's services. Companies that can quickly provide qualified personnel capable of handling critical roles in social protection are well-suited to compete. The nature of the direct award process allows for a streamlined approach to filling vital positions, making it an attractive opening for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Head of Service Agency Worker to temporarily fill a post whilst permanent recruitment takes place.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Three month contract for critical Head of Service role via an agency whilst the post is recruited to on a permanent basis.

Options: Contract may be extended if required until the permanent post is recruited to.

### Procurement Information

Contract direct awarded to an agency who were able to provide a suitable individual to undertake the Head of Service role on a temporary basis whilst the role of recruited to on a permanent basis. This role is a critical role in the protection of children. Direct award is allowable for a contract of this value. A call for competition would not have been appropriate given the urgency to fill the role to ensure the protection of children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026382-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,750 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 1ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALTIMORE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026382-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncasterchildrenstrust.co.uk/

## Provenance

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