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Kent and Medway Independent Fostering Framework Agreement

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2021 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Kent and Medway Independent Fostering Framework Agreement" aimed at sourcing stable, high-quality foster care services for children aged 0-18 years. This open procurement method, which falls under the social work and related services category, is active and has a tender period ending on 4th January 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to register for further details via the dedicated online platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in foster care and social services. Businesses that can deliver stable, nurturing environments for children while promoting their educational achievements and overall well-being will be well-suited to participate. This process not only contributes to essential social services but also offers competitors a chance to establish long-term relationships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent and Medway Independent Fostering Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Kent County Council and Medway Council are seeking to commission from Independent Fostering Providers a range of stable, high-quality foster care homes for children 0-18 years old that value, support and encourage them to grow and develop as individuals. In addition to promoting their health and general well-being the Providers need to be committed to ensuring that their foster carers recognise the importance of the educational achievement of Children in Care and work with us in raising their academic attainment. Further information regarding this opportunity is contained within the Invitation to Tender documents. Please follow this link to register your interest in this opportunity and gain automatic access to the Invitation to Tender online: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cfd3f5c2-3b36-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=1c654ab0-3a36-ec11-810e-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afccedc9-51d6-430f-9315-afcc8655f505
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ciccommissioning@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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