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Independent Foster Agencies (IFA) Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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08 Feb 2017 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has completed the procurement process for the "Independent Foster Agencies (IFA) Framework," which falls under the health and social work services category. This open tender process, initiated on 1st August 2016, aims to establish a Framework Agreement for the delivery of independent fostering placements for looked-after children over a three-year term, with an option for a one-year extension. The total contract value is £69.9 million, and the tender period ended on 18th January 2016, while the contract was awarded on 28th June 2016 and is set to run until 31st July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, particularly those specialising in fostering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for their ability to deliver high-quality and personalised care solutions. By engaging in this framework, businesses can contribute to meeting statutory requirements for the care of looked-after children while also expanding their market presence within the social care industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Foster Agencies (IFA) Framework

Notice Description

The contract award has resulted in the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the delivery of independentfostering placements for looked after children for a term for a term of three (3) years with an option to extend fora further one (1) year. The comissioning of high quality Independent Fostering services through Agencies on the Framework will assistthe Council in meeting it's statutory duty stipulated in Section 20 of the Children Act 1989, that is to ensure Children Looked After are accomodated in the most appropriate way. The proposed Framework Agreeementwill assist the Council in achieving this by improving access to high quality placements and creating greatercompetition in the social care market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ad97d9d-5046-41ed-a585-7ce0d194eca2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e164608-4c2f-4ad6-8822-bf2f361b0fd8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,900,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2020 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 CROYDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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