Tender

External Placements for Looked After Children

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Tender

14 May 2018 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is initiating a tender for "External Placements for Looked After Children" within the social work and related services industry. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with applications to be submitted by 6th July 2018. The tender period will lead into a contract that is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2019 and conclude on 31st December 2024. The selected providers will be responsible for various types of placements, categorised into four lots, and delivery addresses include areas across the UK and beyond.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of supported accommodation, residential care, independent foster care agencies, and family assessment centres. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the council aims to establish a select list of providers committed to high-quality care. Winning this contract could enhance a business’s reputation and expand its service offerings in the social care sector.

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Notice Title

External Placements for Looked After Children

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to establish a Select List of Providers committed to providing high quality care and support and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. The Select List will include four lots: Lot 1: Supported Accommodation Lot 2: Residential Care Lot 3: Independent Foster Care Agencies Lot 4: Family Assessment Centres Additional information: Applications must be submitted through the In-Tend portal Documentation can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1082757-1301-447b-b5bc-bda7e742c31b
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 (above 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
14 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

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