UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 January 2023 for the following reason: Amended work start date(The Programme works with councils to help address financial challenges, support improvement in financial governance, leadership and management.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 May 2023 for the following reason: Change in suitability for SME's to yes.(The What Good Looks Like (WGLL) framework, due for publication on May 16th 2023, sets out a thematic framework for fully harnessing the potential of care technology in adult social care for care providers and local authorities with responsibility for adult social care in England. The Digital Transformation in adult social care team, part of Partners in Care and Health, want to develop WGLL into a self assessment tool for local authorities. What is developed will be an early version, with further development and testing undertaken outside of this potential contract. We are approaching commissioned partners to help us to understand how you might approach this task, some indication of feasibility, any barriers you foresee and some of the ideas you may have for imaginative ways to present this Framework as a self assessment tool. The Buyer is seeking expressions of interest for this work to be emailed to socialcaredigital@local.gov.uk.)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 May 2023 for the following reason: Added access code to the description. Access code is 74R3N7Z5P7(PCH are seeking an associate to work with councils and partners in a place to support them to develop a strategic workforce plan that informs strategies to address short term challenges and longer-term transformation. The learning extracted through direct support to individual places will help to inform the development of universal and targeted resources to support the wider sector. These will be shared via a Workforce Planning Portal on the PCH web pages and support offered to regions. The work is to be delivered by the end of March 2024.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 08 June 2023 for the following reason: Contract is suitable for SME's.(Digital working in adult social care: What Good Looks Like (WGLL), published by NHSE/DHSC, sets out a thematic framework for fully harnessing the potential of technology in care. The Digital Transformation in Adult Social Care (DTASC) team (part of Partners in Care and Health) are tasked with developing the elements that refer to councils within the framework into a useful and usable self-development tool for councils. This project aims to develop the content and the outline framework of this tool, with a supplier undertaking this work, alongside DTASC team and council colleagues for expert advice. This will then be further developed, refined and moved onto a suitable digital platform outside of this contract.)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 18 August 2023 for the following reason: The closing date for this has been delayed. The new deadline for bids is the 6th September at 5pm.(The Improvement and Development Agency is contracting a supplier to produce Guidance and resources to improve adult social care council information, advice and guidance (IAG) provision for people who might draw upon adult social care and support, unpaid carers and families. Co-production and -development of an adult social care IAG self-improvement tool, community of practice, webinars and direct support for councils.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 09 August 2023 for the following reason: Error with original link to tender. Please use the following link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/79R44972Q5 If an access code is required, please use code 79R44972Q5(The Improvement and Development Agency is contracting a supplier to produce Guidance and resources to improve adult social care council information, advice and guidance (IAG) provision for people who might draw upon adult social care and support, unpaid carers and families. Co-production and -development of an adult social care IAG self-improvement tool, community of practice, webinars and direct support for councils.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 October 2023 for the following reason: When this opportunity was first posted, it stated the Purchaser was seeking two contractors. This was due to administrative error. The Purchaser is seeking one contractor.(The buyer is seeking two contractors with expertise in Capacity and Demand to support to 9 health and social care systems to: •apply Capacity and Demand modelling capability to support the 9 identified systems to develop Capacity and Demand plans. •help systems to determine the projected demand for different types of discharge capacity (P1, P2, P3) and identify the gap between this and the capacity that systems currently have in place. •support local system leaders, finance teams and commissioners to use these Capacity and Demand plans, to quantify the capacity required for the anticipated demand for 23/4.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 06 October 2023 for the following reason: This contract is suitable for SMEs.(The purchaser is seeking an experienced organisation to deliver three Transformation Workshops. Each workshop includes a milestone specific presentation on transformation and change management action learning set blocks. These workshops will enable councillor and officer pairs from councils to learn from successful transformation projects and participate in action learning sets.)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 15 November 2023 for the following reason: Supplementary CPV added(The aim of this tender is to procure the services of organisations or individuals who have an established remit supporting and/or attracting candidates from a wide range of audiences, including a priority area of applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 27 October 2023 for the following reason: This notice has been CANCELLED. Please find the correct notice titled 'Writing of training video scripts on AI for local government.' This notice has been CANCELLED - please disregard(The LGA is seeking a supplier to write scripts for a suite of explainer videos focused on AI for local government. The scripts must explain key AI concepts to non-experts in a way that is simple, clear and engaging. The scripts will later be used to develop a set of animated videos for distribution to councils. The videos, when produced, will be the second module of 'Unpacking Digitalisation' and titled 'AI Unpacked'.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 05 January 2024 for the following reason: This Notice is being amended to make potential bidders aware of a Q&A session with the Evaluation Panel which will be held on Wed 10th January 2024, 2pm-2.45pm. This will give potential bidders an opportunity to listen to a short presentation on the work required and ask questions of the Panel. To receive the Teams joining link, please e-mail BCFSupport@local.gov.uk. Please save the date now, and links will be sent out in the New Year.(The buyer is seeking a contractor who will provide dedicated support to Suffolk County Council, to review their agreed Better Care Fund (BCF) plan. The support will consist of engagement across three localities and two Integrated Care Boards (ICB), to ensure best use of BCF and IBCF investment across the local health and care system, with consideration of improvements and learning to develop the plan in line with national conditions, BCF metrics alongside new integrated approaches.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 23 February 2024 for the following reason: Tender withdrawl. Tender will be reissued on Friday 23 February 2024.(The Local Government Association is seeking to procure a supplier to collate and create learning and development support guides to be used as self-guided skills development toolkits and at virtual events as part of our early careers retention support package for councils. We are looking for an experienced organisation or consultant with a proven track record in learning and development aimed at those individuals who are starting their career. Our aim is to is to help individuals early in their careers to upskill and support them in their development with the goal of improving retention.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 29 February 2024 for the following reason: Link to register an interest(Research services, with specific knowledge of deepfake AI and synthetic media. LGA would like to work with an individual or organisation to conduct a literature review on the risks associated with deepfakes and synthetic media, how they specifically will impact local government, particularly in this election year, and potential support areas and strategic objectives the LGA could lead on.)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 23 May 2024 for the following reason: NB The notice states in error that the deadline for submission of bids is 29th May at 6pm. The deadline for submission of bids is 3pm, 31st May.(The buyer is seeking a contractor to support the system for a review of intermediate care processes, including pathways and practise in implementing discharge to assess (D2A), across Trafford, with special consideration for community bed-based provisions at Ascot House.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 28 May 2024 for the following reason: Trafford colleagues have requested some minor amendments to the specification. In recognition of this, the submission deadline has been extended to 3pm, Monday 3rd June 2024.(The buyer is seeking a contractor to support the system for a review of intermediate care processes, including pathways and practise in implementing discharge to assess (D2A), across Trafford, with special consideration for community bed-based provisions at Ascot House.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 22 July 2024 for the following reason: A Delta error meant that there was no link to Register Interest and view tender documents when this Notice was published at 3pm on Friday 22nd July 2024. To Register Interest and access the documents, please see the republished notice dated Monday 24th July 2024.(The design, project management and evaluation of a pilot of an optimal handed care (OHC) model in one acute site in East London, working closely with community partners. The pilot will generate an evidence base to inform decisions on future expansion of OHC across the North-East London health and care system.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 August 2024 for the following reason: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/GB-London:-Implementing-Diverse-by-Design-for-adult-social-care/YMTW72SX2J(Across the adult care sector, we have a shared ambition to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that can represent and reflect communities served. This work will support with translating this ambition into the practical steps to make it a reality. With this in mind, this project seeks to - a)support council adult social care (ASC) teams to embed fair values, systems, and behaviours in the workplace. b)enable ASC teams to evaluate their current approach to community engagement and relationship building through the lens of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 15 August 2024 for the following reason: Amended to make this an open procedure, not restricted(The Local Government Association (LGA) is inviting tenders from qualified consultants with a proven track record in government transformation to support the design of the proposed Local Government Centre for Digital Technology (LGCDT) and develop an accompanying comprehensive business case and investment bid for the establishment of a Local Government Centre for Digital Technology.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 15 August 2024 for the following reason: Amended to include the correct link.(The Local Government Association (LGA) is inviting tenders from qualified consultants with a proven track record in government transformation to support the design of the proposed Local Government Centre for Digital Technology (LGCDT) and develop an accompanying comprehensive business case and investment bid for the establishment of a Local Government Centre for Digital Technology.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.