Planning

Foster Carer Support

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Nov 2024 at 15:04

Market Engagement Notice
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.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Foster Carer Support

Notice Description

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 PS33,000 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e0571e4-b435-48f7-9a15-0bd02c19ae9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f59705e7-4717-4540-9320-3bb2db55bcd3
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Nov 2024Expired
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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ade Winjobi
Contact Email
adebimpe.winjobi@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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