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RFE - Foster Placement

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 15:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has concluded the procurement process for "RFE - Foster Placement" under the industry category of other community, social, and personal services. The project, valued at £332,592, is set to take place in England, United Kingdom. The award stage was reached with key dates including the contract period starting on 12 January 2025 and ending on 11 January 2029. The procurement method used is classified as 'Other'. The final award was made public on 13 February 2025, following the tender period which concluded on 11 January 2025. The main point of contact for this procurement is Saleha Khanam of Luton Council.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those capable of managing foster placements. Although the contract was awarded to Amber Fostering Ltd, companies in related industries can explore future opportunities with Luton Council and similar councils seeking specialised services. Businesses that are not classified as SMEs or VCSEs may find themselves well-suited for such large-scale service contracts, aiding in their growth through the delivery of essential community services over an extended contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFE - Foster Placement

Notice Description

Foster Placement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07347d51-ade7-4057-bcbd-573bcf311345
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb4693a-b766-4279-ae4b-03334a09c484
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,592 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,592 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2025 - 11 Jan 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBER FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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