--- title: "Provision of a Service Demand Report for Children's Social Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-117752" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117752" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117752.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117752.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-19" --- # Provision of a Service Demand Report for Children's Social Services Buyer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-117752 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117752) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117752.json) ## Summary Wrexham County Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process for the provision of a Service Demand Report for Children's Social Services. This tender, categorised under services, is located in Wrexham, Wales. The procurement method is open, and the submission deadline is set for 4th February 2022 at 12:00 PM, with awards expected to be announced by 9th February 2022. The council aims to address recent increases in demand for children's social care services and is seeking a partner to provide insights and recommendations based on a comprehensive analysis of the situation. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in project management, research consultancy, and social services. Companies with a strong background in data analysis, policy evaluation, and children's services would be ideally suited to compete. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to shaping effective service strategies while expanding their operational footprint within the social care sector in Wales. ## Notice IntroductionWrexham County Borough Council is seeking a partner to support its efforts to understand demand for Care and Support in Children's Social Care Services.Since 2018, Wrexham has experienced increases in demand within Children's Social Care. This is evidenced below:LAC NumbersInternal FosteringExternal FosteringResidential PlacementsThis increase has occurred concurrently within a period during which the service has been subject to closer monitoring from the regulator, CIW. This has come about due to concerns regarding service quality.SpecificationWrexham seeks a partner to consider the following:-1. Are the increases shown consistent with the demography of Wrexham and not unexpected, given current circumstances?2. Are thresholds for care and support in Wrexham consistent with national norms?3. Steps Wrexham can take to support stabilisation of figures and whether external factors will contribute to this.4. Possible financial implication of any further increases between 2022 and 20275. From sectoral knowledge, identify potential opportunities or approaches that the Council could consider that may help to contain service demand/financial pressure, both in the short and longer term.OutcomeWrexham County Borough Council seeks a partner to complete a report on the above areas of no more than 2,500 words, with appendices in addition to this. The report should include a clear executive summary that can be utilised to inform council considerations moving forwards.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117752 (WA Ref:117752) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117752 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WREXHAM | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL11 1AR | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham | | Local authority | Wrexham | | Electoral ward | Grosvenor | | Westminster constituency | Wrexham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79315000 - Social research services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 85320000 - Social services - 85321000 - Administrative social services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2022 at 15:27 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117752 ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117752 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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