Published date: 12 March 2024

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 10 May 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£1

Procurement reference

GLOSCC001-DN710614-13650403

Published date

12 March 2024

Closing date

10 May 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2029

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?

Yes


Description

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to the recommissioning of its Children and Family Centres as the first phase within the development of a broader Family Hub model that will underpin an effective multi-agency, and cross sector, Family Help/Early Help Vision , and Strategy for the county.

The Children and Family Centres are located in some of the most deprived localities within the county and will be important delivery platforms and access points within a wider network of family support, tailored to the needs of children and families within their locality.

We are seeking providers who will proactively engage and work in partnership with local partners including the VCS. Providers need to be clear how they will make best use of current community resources and how they will work with wider voluntary, community and faith sectors in order to develop community delivery plans that achieve the outcomes set out in the contract. The initial contract will be for an initial period of 5 years, with options to extend for a further four years, each in 2-year increments.).

Please note this procurement will be conducted under the light-touch regime under regulation PCR 2015 27 (5). Please read the instructions for accessing the tender documents and the tender deadline.

The service is scheduled to commence from 1st April 2025. It is anticipated that the contract will be for a period of four years with possible extensions of 2+2, dependent on performance and review.


How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

Strategic Procurement

Address

Shire Hall
Gloucester
GL1 2TH
England

Telephone

+44 1452426238

Email

commercialservicescentralmailbox@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk