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TenderSocial servicesCPV: 79600000

Recruitment and Management of Children's Agency Social Workers

Sandwell
Published 2 Jul, 2025
Contract Value
£10,000,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the recruitment and management of children's agency social workers, aiming to stabilise its workforce. This procurement process falls under the services category and is being executed through an open procedure, inviting widespread participation. The tender is active as of 2nd July 2025, with final submissions due by 8th August 2025 at 3:00 pm.

The contract, valued at £10,000,000 (gross £12,000,000), is vital for addressing staffing shortfalls and managing peak caseloads, located within the UKG37 region in the United Kingdom. The entire tendering process, including the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and related documents, is managed electronically via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This tender represents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in recruitment services as well as social work and related services.

Companies adept at managing temporary workforce solutions will find this opportunity aligns with their expertise in providing strategic workforce management. Given the open procedure, the tender allows entry to a diverse range of service providers who can deliver effective and sustainable solutions. Businesses that can offer cost-effective and innovative staffing solutions to sub-central governmental bodies like the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council will hold a competitive edge.

With the contract period commencing in December 2025, there is potential for long-term collaboration, including the possibility of extension beyond the initial two-year term.

Notice Description

A key priority of the Sandwell Children's Trust's workforce strategy is to stabilise the workforce and build sustainable capacity for the future. A critical part of this is the Trust's ability to utilise Children's Agency Social Workers in an efficient and effective manner to meet any shortfalls in permanent staffing, and to deal with specific peaks in caseloads.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Active

The Initial term of the contract is for two (2) years, with an option to extend for a further one (1) year

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Tender

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£10,000,000
Lots Value
£10,000,000
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is two years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 10:40

UK4 - Tender Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

SMB
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
OLDBURY
B69 3DE
West Midlands
England
TLG3 West Midlands

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
Not specified
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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-055765

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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