Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring a support service for its in-house foster parents under the tender title "Foster Carer Support". This procurement falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" (CPV 98000000) and will be located in Wolverhampton, with postal code WV1 1RL. Key dates for this procurement process include an engagement end date on 29 November 2024, and the service contract is set to begin on 1 January 2025 and end on 31 December 2027. The total contract value is up to £33,000 across the contract period. The initial step involves a market engagement notice that is available for interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in providing legal, financial, educational, medical, and counselling services will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The support service is essential for ensuring that the council's approximately 209 internal foster parent households receive comprehensive assistance, including legal advice, tax consultancy, insurance guidance, and professional development. Interested bidders can access further information and submit their quotes via www.wolverhamptontenders.com or contact Veronica Grantham or Ade Winjobi at the city council for more details.

Planning

Foster Carer Support

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

20th November 2024 15:04:22 PM

Planning Deadline

29th November 2024 23:59:59 PM 8 days remaining
Contract Summary

The City of Wolverhampton Council is in the process of procuring a support service for the Council's inhouse foster parents. The Council has a statutory duty to provide independent support to inhouse foster carer households. The council currently has approximately 209 internal foster parent households with an annual target to increase these by at least 5 each year. The support service will provide the following to all inhouse foster parents: - • Legal advice and Legal expenses • Arrest and interview expenses • Accountancy and Tax advice • Advice on insurance • Counselling helpline • Professional development - education advice and support • Medical and first aid helpline • Additional benefits for foster carers Contract start date: 1 January 2025 Contract end date: 31 December 2027 Contract value: Up to £33,000 in total from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 Interested bidders can access the request for quote at www.wolverhamptontenders.com or contact Veronica Grantham Veronica.Grantham@wolverhampton.gov.uk. or adebimpe.winjobi@wolverhampton.gov.uk to discuss further.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-2e0571e4-b435-48f7-9a15-0bd02c19ae9f

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Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

98000000

CPV Division(s)

98 - Other community, social and personal services
Awarding Authority

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Ade Winjobi

Buyer Email

adebimpe.winjobi@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COUNCIL

WOLVERHAMPTON

WV11SH

England

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Foster Carer Support

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