Tender

CSC23041 independent Foster Panel Chair

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Sep 2023 at 12:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council has published a tender for the position of Independent Foster Panel Chair within the social work and related services category. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold. The tender period ends on 16th October 2023, with the contract period starting from 19th January 2024 until 18th January 2027. The location is in Worcestershire, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity with Worcestershire County Council is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the social work and related services industry can compete for this contract by submitting their proposals before the deadline. Winning this tender can provide a significant opportunity for business growth and collaboration with the council in providing fostering placements for looked after children and young people, thereby contributing to the community's welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSC23041 independent Foster Panel Chair

Notice Description

Worcestershire Children First Fostering (WCFF) offers placements for children who are looked after by Worcestershire Children First (WCF) on behalf of the Local Authority, Worcestershire County Council (WCC). WCFF provides fostering placements including family and friends foster placements for looked after children and young people, which safeguard and promote their welfare and enhances their life chances. WCF are seeking an Independent Foster Panel Chair who can undertake the role as chairperson for their Independent WCF Fostering Panel. Tenders are invited from suitably experienced and qualified persons able to undertake this role for up to three years, subject to annual review, on a contract for service basis and not as an employee of WCC or WCF. 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 Standard 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 should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05c9e09e-6248-4234-8314-c91576cb683d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6838476-7455-49da-ba66-ab33d31e90d0
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 (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2024 - 18 Jan 2027 3-4 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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