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Children's Fostering Advice & Mediation Service

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

23 Nov 2017 at 08:57

Award Notice
Tender

10 Aug 2017 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is currently overseeing the procurement process for the "Children's Fostering Advice & Mediation Service." This tender falls under the industry category of guidance and counselling services, with an estimated contract value of £220,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having closed on 11th September 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2017 and will last for three years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The services will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and mediation services, particularly those that operate as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide independent support to foster carers and Council staff, as well as develop innovative solutions for recruitment and retention in this sector, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The ability to offer valuable resources such as legal cover, helpline assistance, and online support is essential for bidders looking to succeed in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Fostering Advice & Mediation Service

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Advice and Mediation service, on behalf of Foster Carers. Nottinghamshire County Council Foster carers are entitled to Advice and Mediation which is, independent, and supports them with the complex and challenging tasks of caring for a fostered young person. In addition to supporting Carers, the service also provides Council staff access to up to date practice support & guidance. To encourage recruitment and retention of Council Foster carers, are each given membership to support scheme that gives them, Legal cover, Helpline advice, online support & forums, periodicals and news, and other member financial benefits. The initial term of this contract will be three years with the option to extend for a further two years in increments of up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58f41da1-f37f-4b9f-aeb1-e8599b898ab4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1936b6a-90d0-471e-bd46-74752be2fa0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 3-4 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOSTERING NETWORK

Further Information

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