Tender

Bidder Event - STEP DOWN TO FOSTERING SERVICE

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Tender

26 Jun 2017 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Council is inviting tenders for a service aimed at improving fostering outcomes, titled "Bidder Event - STEP DOWN TO FOSTERING SERVICE." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, with activities set to take place in Cheshire, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 4th July 2017. The resulting contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2018 and conclude by 1st May 2023. The procurement method is described as "Other" and focuses on attracting qualified providers to deliver high-intensity foster care interventions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for services that specialise in child welfare and fostering solutions. Businesses with experience in recruiting and supporting foster carers, particularly those that utilise a multi-disciplinary approach, would be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of Social Impact Bond investors is also encouraged, suggesting a collaborative approach that could further enhance service delivery and outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bidder Event - STEP DOWN TO FOSTERING SERVICE

Notice Description

Bidder Event - FOSTERING BETTER OUTCOMES SERVICE The Council believes that there is a strong evidence base demonstrating that children and young people on average achieve better outcomes in a family environment. The Council recognises that to successfully transition and sustain young people in a family setting they need to be placed with the right carers, at the right time with intensive support and services. These will give the young person the best possible opportunity to their full potential socially emotionally and in their education. Therefore, the role of the proposed commissioned service is to work with 2 cohorts: Cohort A: Cheshire West and Chester Council's cohort of children and young people in currently in residential care; Cohort B: Children in foster care, who have experienced significant instability and are at imminent risk of entering residential care. Client Groups, Complexity The client group are the Council's 30-35 children placed in residential care. Approximately 12-15 children per annum enter residential care. The service would be expected to work with between 5 to 8 children per annum. This client group has a high level of complexity. Children and young people in residential care in Cheshire West typically demonstrate a range of complex behaviours. The provider would be expected to recruit and support resilient foster carers to improve outcomes for children with wrap around support and intervention. The service is intended to provide a high-intensity foster care type intervention in order to facilitate children 'stepping down' into stable foster care by delivering a person centred approach. The Council's research indicates that this type of intervention is typically delivered by a multi-disciplinary team which provide holistic support for the foster carer, family and child or young person. The provider would be expected to manage the end-to-end process of foster carer recruitment for the service, placement matching and support for the young person while in placement. The service will be delivered using a Social Impact Bond Model. The Council are holding a bidder event on 4th July PM at Civic Hall, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 0BE. We are keen to meet with potential providers and Social Impact Bond investors. To request a place please contact debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e72a382-2cf8-4fee-9606-1d280f325fb6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 1 May 2023 4-5 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Contact Name
Debbie Pitcher
Contact Email
debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244976943

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 2NP
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

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