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The Fostering Network Annual Membership

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2024 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for "The Fostering Network Annual Membership" in the Education and training services and Health and social work services industry categories. The procurement method used was a Direct award, with a contract value of £37,000. The tender period ended on 29th March 2024, and the contract is valid from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026 in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to provide services related to foster carers' advice, legal advice, training access, and policy advice. Businesses in the education and training services and health and social work services sectors would be well-suited to compete. Leicestershire County Council is the buying organisation, and The Fostering Network is the supplier for this contract.

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Notice Title

The Fostering Network Annual Membership

Notice Description

Membership to provide access to foster carers in regards to carers advice, legal advice, access to training, new legislation and policy advice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49470535-e735-4bd5-b62a-1c05fec9f7c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46e2384-42d3-40f1-8019-62b532eb59bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
C&FS Commissioning & Planning
Contact Email
cfscommissioningsupport@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOSTERING NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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