Planning

Independent Fostering and Adoption - Soft Market Test

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Apr 2018 at 10:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Independent Fostering and Adoption - Soft Market Test." This initiative aims to assess the market's willingness to provide foster beds for children aged 10 and above within the Sheffield authority boundary, with an anticipated purchasing period of approximately 24 months. Key milestones include an engagement end date of 25th April 2018, and relevant documents have been published to facilitate early engagement with potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social work services with accommodation. Companies equipped to cater to the complexities of fostering and adoption, including those experienced in managing multi-faceted behaviours safely, will find this procurement an ideal match for their services, enabling them to contribute to the local community while expanding their business portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Fostering and Adoption - Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Sheffield is considering, and is seeking to establish the market appetite for the purchasing of foster beds from IFA's within the Sheffield authority boundary, as they become available, for a period of (for example) 24 months. These beds would be for age 10 plus and would be subject to robust expectations to maintain placements through young people's complex behaviour, within the agreed safety boundaries for all concerned. The risk of non-placement would sit with the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-585eca0c-9d82-42bd-acbf-528a2eec4322
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40700f9-b1f4-4635-ab97-4d1164b58b4e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carol Harris
Contact Email
commercialservices@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0114 2734567

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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