Tender

TC901 Independent Foster Care Support and Allegation Management Service

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2022 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council is conducting a tender for the provision of an Independent Foster Care Support and Allegation Management Service. This service aims to deliver support to foster carers through advocacy, peer support, and managing practice standards concerns. The tender deadline for submission is 11:00 a.m. on Monday, 19 December 2022. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2023. The procurement falls under the Health and social work services category and is open to SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender from the Manchester City Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to provide support to foster carers. Companies offering services in financial, legal, and other support areas will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The open procurement method allows for a competitive bidding process, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to the welfare of Manchester's Looked After Children.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC901 Independent Foster Care Support and Allegation Management Service

Notice Description

Manchester City Council, foster carer support and allegation management service is intended to deliver an independent, flexible, responsive and comprehensive support service to meet the needs of all our carers through the provision of effective support on financial, legal and other matters relating to Foster Carers. The purpose of the Independent Foster Carer Support and Allegation Management Service is to a) Deliver MCC Statutory obligations to ensure Foster Carers have independent advocacy support b) Provide a network of direct and peer support to all Foster Carers responsible for Manchester's Looked After Children c) Offer a procedural arrangement for managing, investigating and responding to practice standards concerns and/or allegations made by or against Foster Carers. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11:00 a.m. on Monday, 19 December 2022 as referred to in IV.2.2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d28ab61-dae9-400a-9c89-5b20c64c41ff
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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