Award

Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) and Foster Carer Reviewing Officers (FCRO)

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

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18 Sep 2024 at 13:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent has completed the procurement process for the provision of statutory Children Looked After Reviews, involving Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) and Annual Foster Carer Reviews. This contract, classified under the Health and social work services sector (CPV code: 85000000), was awarded following an open procedure. Located in England, the contract period spans from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028, with a total value of £703,800 GBP. All relevant documentation was expected to be submitted within agreed timeframes, aligning with the procurement method’s strategic focus. The main responsibilities of the awarded contract include incorporating the child's voice into their care plans and ensuring the local authority adheres to its legal responsibilities for children in care.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in social work, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Aidhour Ltd, an SME, has successfully been awarded this contract, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to compete effectively. Companies with expertise in providing welfare services for children and young people are well-suited for such tenders, given the focus on positive outcomes and accountability in statutory reviews. By participating in similar procurement processes, businesses can expand their portfolios and contribute to the community’s social welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) and Foster Carer Reviewing Officers (FCRO)

Notice Description

The Council is seeking tenders for the Provision of Statutory Children Looked After Reviews - Independent Reviewing Officers and Annual Foster Carer Reviews. The Service Provider will assist the Reviewing team in Brent by providing Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) to chair and participate in Children Looked After (CLA) reviews and Foster Carer reviews (FCR). The primary responsibilities of the IRO will be to incorporate the thoughts/voice of the child in their care plan and review recommendations to ensure that they are targeted, achievable and enable positive outcomes. The IRO will be responsible for submitting all appropriate documentation, within agreed timeframes and to standard, and hold the Local Authority to account for their performance in light of the legal responsibilities towards the CLA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66325b09-c90d-401d-a483-133f341c78d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c662143f-040d-41c3-9a17-1ea41778969b
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£716,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£703,800 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
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
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIDHOUR

Further Information

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