Planning

Dorset Fostering Service

DORSET COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Jun 2020 at 09:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is initiating a market engagement process for the "Dorset Fostering Service," focusing on health and social work services within the South West region of England. The engagement aims to review the delivery of the Fostering service and encourage potential partnerships. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 25 September 2020, with a virtual event scheduled for 9 July 2020 at 10:00 am. The event aims to discuss opportunities for forming a new legal entity as part of a joint venture to enhance service delivery.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses seeking to collaborate in the health and social care sector, particularly those with a strategic vision and the capacity to deliver operational services at high standards. Enterprises involved in fostering services, social work, or related fields would be well-suited to participate, especially those looking to innovate in service delivery and improve outcomes for looked after children. Engaging in this process could lead to new partnerships and growth within this critical area of public service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dorset Fostering Service

Notice Description

Dorset Fostering Service - Market Engagement Event to be held on Thursday 9th July 10 am to 10.45 am. Dorset Council is in the process of reviewing how our Fostering service is delivered. We want to * drive service improvement * improve the future sustainability of the service * achieve better outcomes for children. We are interested in talking to the market about a potential partnership opportunity and are therefore hosting a virtual event on Teams on 9 July 2020 at 10:00am - 10.45 am followed by bookable 30 minute 1 to 1 appointments to discuss this opportunity with the panel. An additional day of appointments is reserved for Friday 10th July. We would like to discuss the potential of forming a new legal entity as part of a joint venture to provide our fostering service. The partner would need to demonstrate a strategic view and the ability to deliver an operational service to a high standard. This event will provide an overview of * Dorset's approach to providing sufficiency for looked after children * Dorset's existing Fostering service * The potential partnership opportunity * Question and answers If you are interested in attending the event, please register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dorset-fostering-service-market-engagement-tickets-110994589806 . Providers who want to have a direct conversation with us can also register to do so using the link above. These will take place directly after the initial session or the following day and you will be allocated a specific time slot. We look forward to hearing from you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dd597ed-994b-48ca-8af5-ed3a5d957eda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/593e393b-9d55-4ac7-97bf-1999dec98b7b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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