Published date: 16 June 2023

This notice was replaced on 5 September 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 5 September 2023)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£410,000

Procurement reference

TD1989 [DN665659]

Published date

16 June 2023

Closing date

21 July 2023

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

26 October 2023

Contract end date

25 October 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Derby City Council is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the provision of a Children's Rights Service.

This will provide an independent Children's Rights Service to Children and Young People who are looked after or leaving care in Derby, including disabled children and those in receipt of short breaks as per regulation 48 (Care Planning Regulations 2010).

The initial contract period is three years; the contract is estimated to commence 26/10/2023 and expire 25/10/2026.

There will be an option to extend the contract for up to 24 months in annual increments, subject to budgets, satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is, therefore, five years.

There is a maximum budget of £82,000.00 per year including any extension years.


More information

Additional text

Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on Thursday 20th July 2023. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid.

The deadline for returns is 10.00am on Friday 21st July 2023.

Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD1989.

Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.


About the buyer

Contact name

Paul Hallsworth

Address

Derby City Council
The Council House, Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
England

Telephone

01332640768

Email

procurement@derby.gov.uk