# Operation of Core Children's Centres - AWARD

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Barnardo's Central Region](/suppliers/barnardo-s-central-region/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £5,852,332
- Tender value: £12,800,000
- Award date: 24 January 2022
- Published: 17 February 2022
- Contract start: 1 April 2022
- Contract end: 31 March 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 776388a7-9bcd-4af3-aca2-a2a486d777db-511102
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8877325c-e356-4e6d-87da-4c7c2527b857

## Description

Sandwell MBC Children's Services is seeking to appoint agencies to operate the core children's centres across the borough as set out in this document\. Children's centres have evolved across the country over the years but the basic principles of providing early help and support to families remains key to delivery in Sandwell\. This is not a new service\. The authority has developed practice over the years and wishes to maintain many approaches as noted in the specification\. The authority seeks consistency of practice across the towns but acknowledges that different emphasis will be required to address local issues in different communities\. The successful agencies will work with the local authority to further develop and enhance the services provided\. The service has been divided into 3 lots; providers are able to submit tenders for any combination of lots\. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal\. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents\. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to\` Opt-In\`\. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the \`Guidance for Suppliers\` section of the website\. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal\. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810\. Closing date: XXXXXXXXXXXXX 2020 at 15:00hrs

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/776388a7-9bcd-4af3-aca2-a2a486d777db-511102)