Published date: 25 October 2021

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.


Closing: 24 November 2021, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Social work services without accommodation - 85312000

  • Guidance and counselling services - 85312300

    • Administrative social services - 85321000

    • Community health services - 85323000

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£10,240,000 to £12,800,000

Procurement reference

SMBC 21093

Published date

25 October 2021

Closing date

24 November 2021

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2025

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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Sandwell MBC Children's Services is seeking to appoint agencies to operate the core children's centres across the borough as set out in this document.

Children's centres have evolved across the country over the years but the basic principles of providing early help and support to families remains key to delivery in Sandwell.

This is not a new service. The authority has developed practice over the years and wishes to maintain many approaches as noted in the specification.

The authority seeks consistency of practice across the towns but acknowledges that different emphasis will be required to address local issues in different communities.

The successful agencies will work with the local authority to further develop and enhance the services provided.

The service has been divided into 3 lots; providers are able to submit tenders for any combination of lots.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents.

In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: XXXXXXXXXXXXX 2020 at 15:00hrs

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Carole Le Roux

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 3628

Email

carole_leroux@sandwell.gov.uk