Tender

White Rose Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Electronic Market Place (EMP)

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Sep 2021 at 18:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds City Council is currently conducting a tender for the "White Rose Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Electronic Market Place (EMP)" project, which aims to provide children with approved foster families in a safe and supportive environment. This procurement falls under the industry category of social work and related services, with an estimated contract value of £90 million. The tender is open and will close on 5th November 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and extend until 31st March 2032. The open procedure has been initiated to ensure a transparent and competitive selection process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in fostering services. Companies experienced in providing social care solutions, creating supportive family environments, or offering related services will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract can lead to substantial contribution to the community while fostering brand recognition and expanding service offerings in the social work sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

White Rose Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Electronic Market Place (EMP)

Notice Description

The overall requirement of this contract is that children will be placed with families who have been assessed and approved to provide a secure, warm, safe and supportive environment in which they can develop in all aspects of their lives

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3300a674-f4ad-4783-9fcf-1225b2d7b230
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gary Bristol
Contact Email
gary.bristol@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133785902

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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