---
title: "RECRUITMENT OF FULLY-MANAGED ASSESSMENT SERVICE - CSC FRONT DOOR"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041aca"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-11-17"
---

# RECRUITMENT OF FULLY-MANAGED ASSESSMENT SERVICE - CSC FRONT DOOR

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041aca

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the recruitment of a fully-managed Assessment service intended for the CSC Front Door. This service involves providing an experienced team manager and 5 social workers to stabilize and secure the workforce, particularly focusing on child safety. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication, justified by extreme urgency in recruitment challenges for local and national social workers.

This procurement opportunity presents potential for businesses in the services sector, specifically those offering Agency staff services for households. Companies with experience in providing assessment services or managing social work teams may find this tender suitable for growth. The contract, valued at £468,748.00 GBP, was signed on the 17th of November 2023, offering a clear entry point for businesses aiming to collaborate with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of a fully managed Assessment service. This will consist of an experienced team manager and 5 social workers with the support of the in-house Eden Brown Service Delivery Team. Service requirement required in a timely manner to stabilise and secure the workforce and practice to ensure the safety of children. The impact of the social workers and team manager arriving will ensure reduction of caseloads to a safe level to ensure safe practice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a fully managed Assessment service. This will consist of an experienced team manager and 5 social workers with the support of the in-house Eden Brown Service Delivery Team. Service requirement required in a timely manner to stabilise and secure the workforce and practice to ensure the safety of children. The impact of the social workers and team manager arriving will ensure reduction of caseloads to a safe level to ensure safe practice.

### Procurement Information

There are national and local challenges with regards to recruitment of experienced permanent social workers and experienced agency social workers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034078-2023 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £468,748 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDEN BROWN SYNERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98513100 - Agency staff services for households

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034078-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835
- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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