Award

Completion of Foster Carer Assessments (Form Fs) and Prospective Adopter Reports (PARs).

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Aug 2018 at 14:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of qualified external workers to carry out Foster Carer Assessments and Prospective Adopter Reports. This tender, initiated under the open procurement method, was active until 17th July 2018, with the contract period set to start on 1st September 2018 and conclude on 31st August 2022. The project is categorised under social work services and involves a contract valued at £360,000, based in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the social services sector. Companies with experience in assessment services, particularly those skilled in working with foster care and adoption processes, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could help these businesses expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence within the social care landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Completion of Foster Carer Assessments (Form Fs) and Prospective Adopter Reports (PARs).

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to achieve provision of qualified and experienced external workers to complete Foster Carer Assessments (Form Fs) and Prospective Adopter Reports (PARs) within set timescales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b141032-034a-4410-9e76-02afd2438ac9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8031eb6c-4b0c-4f25-9861-6ac99145e1c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 4-5 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RF
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
2
Supplier Names

CARTER BROWN THE EXPERT SERVICE

CHILDREN'S SERVICES NETWORK LTD T/A WILLISPALMER

Further Information

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