Sector awareness and provider preparedness project to aid the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulation for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children

Concepts

• social services
• provider preparedness project
• implementation of national standards
• overall aim of this project
• sector awareness
• ofsted regulation
• successful implementation of this reform programme
• provider preparedness
• young people
• initial term of this contract

Location

London

Description

Services to support sector awareness and provider preparedness to aid the implementation of national standards and Ofsted regulation for providers offering supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 & 17. The overall aim of this project is to support the successful implementation of this reform programme by ensuring supported accommodation for young people is consistently high quality, through readying providers for the standards and regulation.

Total Quantity or Scope

The contract is to be for a period of 18 months with the option to extend by one (1) year. The anticipated initial term of this contract is 1st October 2022 – 31st March 2024.

Renewal Options

The contract is to be for a period of 18 months with the option to extend by one (1) year. The optional extension period is not guaranteed and will be at the absolute discretion of The Department. Any extension will be subject to the Departments approval process, availability of budget and current performance of the supplier.

CPV Codes

• 85320000 - Social services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.