Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Contact
Mr Craig Merchant
Telephone
+44 3000416475
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ4 - Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Contract for Managed Service to support Adult Safeguarding
Reference number
DN560752
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The recent Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns has resulted in a higher number of safeguarding concerns being raised within Kent County Council Adult Social Care. To ensure the Local Authority meets its statutory duties the council is looking to procure a managed service to support with current demand to fulfil its section 42 obligations for a period of 6 months.
We are looking for agencies who can provide the following
• 20 fully qualified and experienced Social Workers to lead and oversee safeguarding activity
• Be accountable in the role of Designated Safeguarding officer
• Manage the progression of Safeguarding enquiries, which include a significant proportion of highly complex cases which require a high level of specialist expertise.
• Social workers who can provide direction and guidance for Safeguarding Officers.
We are looking for a hybrid of staff – remote working and an element within Kent to support face to face visits when required.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The recent Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns has resulted in a higher number of safeguarding concerns being raised within Kent County Council Adult Social Care. To ensure the Local Authority meets its statutory duties the council is looking to procure a managed service to support with current demand to fulfil its section 42 obligations for a period of 6 months.
We are looking for agencies who can provide the following
• 20 fully qualified and experienced Social Workers to lead and oversee safeguarding activity
• Be accountable in the role of Designated Safeguarding officer
• Manage the progression of Safeguarding enquiries, which include a significant proportion of highly complex cases which require a high level of specialist expertise.
• Social workers who can provide direction and guidance for Safeguarding Officers.
Please note that these timescales are subject to change.
• 2 August 2020 Publish PIN on portal
• 9 August 2020 PIN closes
• 2- 9 August 2020 Contact providers to discuss requirements
• 9 - 13 August 2020 Prepare all paperwork
• No later than 15 Aug: Go live with procurement process
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 August 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kent County Council
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Country
United Kingdom