Recruitment and Management of Children's Agency Social Workers
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedRecruitment and Management of Children's Agency Social Workers
Awarded 01 Jun 2023
Awarded01 Jun 2023
Value£12,000,000.00
SupplierHCL Workforce Solutions Ltd
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 11mo ago1y 6mo term
Awarded 1 June 2023Expired 30 Nov 2024
About
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to HCL Workforce Solutions Ltd for the recruitment and management of Children's Agency Social Workers.
The contract, valued at £12,000,000, continues the Trust's Master Vendor Managed Service Provider (MVMSP) Agreement, which was initially established in December 2017 and extended in December 2019.
Following a procurement process in 2021, an 18-month contract was awarded, expiring on 31 May 2023.
The MVMSP Agreement remains the Trust's preferred method to recruit Children's Agency Social Workers, addressing workforce stabilization and capacity building.
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