Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c11-5020-72d2-b0f4-3437ec3e55be/childrens-services-alternative-delivery-model-external-commercial-support closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Children's Services Alternative Delivery Model External Commercial Support [Worcestershire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/worcestershire-county-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 6 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 27 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender In compliance with the Statutory Direction issued by the Secretary of State for Education on the 19 September 2017, Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet has approved the recommendation from the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Children and Families that the Council voluntarily considers alternative delivery models (ADM) for Children's Social Care Services in order to both accelerate and sustain improvement. Therefore Worcestershire County Council are looking to identify a suitable organisation to support the Council in our journey towards implementation of an ADM. Additional capacity and capability are required to work with Council Officers and members to produce an optional appraisal and preferred recommendation for Worcestershire (Phase 1) and a detailed business case on the preferred option (Phase 2). The Council is now seeking to appoint a specialist external organisation with significant commercial experience within local government; to work with the project lead, external legal support, and Council officers. The organisation will provide advice and support to the Council in respect of the existing and future commercial and contractual arrangement. The initial support will focus on the development of preferred Alternative Delivery Model (ADM) options for Children's Social Care/Services. Then the support will move to the establishment of the preferred option (and the new service delivery arrangements for the relevant Children's Services functions). If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Selection Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification must be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous business and business-related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/77ffedbf-b5b9-4e4d-aec6-403b325eb509) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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