Tender

Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk 2024

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has issued a tender for the provision of Foster Care Rolling Select List under the Welfare services for children and young people category. The deadline for submissions is noon on 18th March 2024, with a deadline for clarification questions set for 5pm on 6th March 2024. The initial contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, with a possible extension for 20 months. This tender falls under the main procurement category of services and follows an open procedure above the threshold.

This opportunity can be beneficial for businesses involved in welfare services for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing foster care services in Suffolk should consider this tender opportunity as it offers a chance for business growth and collaboration with Suffolk County Council as the buying organisation.

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Notice Title

Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk 2024

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Foster Care Rolling Select List This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is up to PS28000000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is noon 18th March 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 6th March 2024 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be access via www.suffolksourcing.uk. Initial contract period is 1/4/24 - 31/3/26 with the option to extend for 20 months Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbe4d25-f066-4672-9c87-a6d563b66cd2
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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