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CFPH001 Fostering and Adoption Medicals

Essex County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2024 at 14:44

Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2023 at 15:09

Tender Notice
Planning

15 Aug 2023 at 10:34

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

04 Aug 2023 at 14:52

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is seeking to procure a 3-year contract for Fostering and Adoption Medical Advisory Services. The total contract value is £565,000, with a procurement deadline of January 26, 2024. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust being the current active supplier.

This tender for medical practice and related services presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare sector. Specifically, paediatricians or healthcare providers with expertise in fostering and adoption medical advisory services would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The contract period spans from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for fair competition among potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CFPH001 Fostering and Adoption Medicals

Notice Description

Essex County Council ("ECC") currently commission Fostering & Adoption Medical Advisory Services across the 4 ECC quadrants North, West, Mid and South. This service is required to deliver the statutory functions for the provision of medical advisory reports to Fostering and Adoption Panels as set out in the Adoption Services Regulations 2005, the Fostering Services Regulations 2011 and the National Minimum Standards for both Adoption and Fostering. Current contracts for the service are due to expire in March 2024. ECC are looking to procure a 3-year contract for the four ECC quadrants. The medical advisor should be a paediatrician who is fully registered with the GMC and has an enhanced DBS check. Additional information: The value stated under 'Lowest / estimated / actual contract value (PS)' is the maximum value (also known as, 'ceiling price') for the three-year contract period, i.e. your commercial response for the initial contract period must not exceed PS565,000. Additionally, PS392,00 is the maximum value for the two-year contract extension period (subject to governance).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54dde112-c9c2-482d-8dca-664ce3ea80de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43fb81c2-8473-484a-a78d-ff69e9a9cc54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£565,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£521,340 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
7 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

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