Tender

ESCC - RP - Approved List for the Provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 11:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, along with Brighton and Hove City Council, has issued a tender for the establishment of an approved list for Independent Providers of Foster Care Services. This opportunity is in the Health and Social Work Services industry category and pertains to social work and related services. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and it is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th February 2025 and the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2027. This procurement is of particular interest to organisations based in the United Kingdom and various international locations, as outlined in the delivery addresses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the foster care sector to expand their operations by becoming approved providers for East Sussex County Council, Brighton and Hove City Council, and potentially West Sussex County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the councils are looking to diversify and increase the pool of qualified providers. The total value of the contract is £66,884,400, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to grow their portfolio in the health and social services field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC - RP - Approved List for the Provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council ("the Council") currently holds an approved list of providers (the "Approved List") for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services for 4 years, with an option to extend this by a further 2 years and is seeking to further add to this by reopening the approved list to offer opportunity for providers within the market to apply to join. The list of pre-approved providers will also be made accessible for West Sussex County Council to utilise throughout the duration of the Approved List term. The Council(s) do not guarantee any minimum level of referral activity via this List and reserves the right to utilise alternative routes for comparable provision if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46701abf-161e-490b-8c15-1dedaecf5b17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35961b1d-07e7-4ea3-8318-2aec380b8aa5
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,884,400 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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