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QQ24115 - Inhouse Foster Parent Support

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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13 Dec 2024 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Wolverhampton City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of support services for inhouse foster parents within the City of Wolverhampton. The procurement, classified under the CPV category "85310000 - Social work services" and "85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people," covers a wide range of services including legal and accountancy advice, counselling, education support, and medical helplines. The contract was awarded to FosterTalk and has a total value of £29,568, with a contract period from 16 December 2024 to 31 December 2027. The tender process, which concluded on 13 December 2024, indicates that the contract targets SMEs and VCSEs, suitable for providers in the West Midlands region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in social work and welfare services. FosterTalk, a supplier with a strong background in supporting foster carers, has secured the contract, illustrating the potential for businesses with a focus on comprehensive support services for foster parents. SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities in legal counselling, financial advice, education support, and health services have promising prospects to compete for similar future contracts, contributing to the welfare and professional development of foster care providers in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QQ24115 - Inhouse Foster Parent Support

Notice Description

A support service for inhouse foster parents within the City of Wolverhampton Council. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31493a2a-c588-4aac-9779-73d3a16dad91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b297d72f-e89f-433f-92f0-2a2ec7ac4f82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,568 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,568 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steve Haycox
Contact Email
steve.haycox2@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1902556556

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOSTERTALK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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