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Cumbria County Council Foster Care Framework

Cumbria County Council

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

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10 Dec 2020 at 15:48

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05 Jun 2020 at 09:51

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28 Aug 2019 at 11:01

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28 Aug 2019 at 10:28

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17 Apr 2019 at 10:34

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01 Apr 2019 at 13:40

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29 Mar 2018 at 10:50

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21 Aug 2017 at 10:39

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20 Apr 2017 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria County Council is currently overseeing the "Cumbria County Council Foster Care Framework," a public procurement process aimed at providing essential foster care services for looked-after children. This project falls under the health and social work services category and is being conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised an open procedure and entails a total contract value of £9,000,000. Although the tender period formally ended on January 9, 2017, the contract remains active and extends from May 1, 2017, through to April 30, 2019. Interested parties should consult the service specifications and information provided through the relevant documents available on The Chest platform for additional details regarding participation and compliance requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating as Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) with a relevant background in social care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate, as there are no caps on the number of providers that can be part of the framework. These opportunities allow qualified providers to access future fostering contracts, thereby enhancing their service offerings and contributing positively to the welfare of children in care across Cumbria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cumbria County Council Foster Care Framework

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of foster care services for children who are looked after. The overall requirement is that children will be placed with families who have been assessed and approved to provide a secure, warm, safe and supportive environment in which they can develop in all aspects of their lives. Providers will be registered as an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) and will be governed by the Fostering Services Regulations 2011 and any subsequent changes. The service will be regulated and inspected by Ofsted. Provision must be rated 'requires improvement' or better. Please refer to the service specification for more details.\r This is a multiple provider Framework Agreement. It allows qualified Providers (in accordance with our award criteria) to access future fostering opportunities. There isn't a limit on the number of Providers who can access the Framework.\r The Council does not guarantee any spend against this Framework Agreement. Please refer to the ITT documents on The Chest for more details including deadlines for receipt of clarifications and tenders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3184e4c6-813c-43bc-8a49-e06af0f2174b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa0dde7-2ba2-4cc3-8217-c9055226b83b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2017 - 30 Apr 2022 Over 5 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
Cumbria County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RZ
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
36
Supplier Names

Action for Children

Alpha Plus

Barnardo's

By The Bridge North West

Capstone Foster Care North

Care Today / Parallel Parents

Care Visions at Home Fostering Limited

Caritas Care Ltd

Child Action North West

Classic Foster Care

Community Foster Care

Excel Fostering Agency

Family Fostercare

Five Rivers Child Care Limited

Foster Care Associates Limited

Foster Care Solutions

Foster Cares Ltd

Fostering Ltd

Fostering People Ltd

FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Futures for Children Ltd

Reach Out Care

Safehouses Fostering

Swiis Foster Care

Team Fostering

The Adolescent and Children's Trust

CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE)

The Fostering Company NE Ltd

The National Fostering Agency Limited

Together Trust

Tree House Care Fostering Solutions Ltd

Tutis

Olive Branch Fostering

Compass Fostering North Limited

Cornerstone

Fusion Fostering Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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