Tender

WP3317 - Foster Carer Support Service

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Tender

31 Mar 2017 at 12:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Walsall Council e-Tendering seeking quotes for the "WP3317 - Foster Carer Support Service," aimed at delivering support for foster carers in Walsall, United Kingdom. This service includes peer support, advice, and community activities, with a total contract value of £500,000 over a period from 1st May 2017 to 30th April 2019, which may extend for an additional year. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services and community support, particularly those skilled in attracting match funding and enhancing service offerings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as they can effectively leverage local community ties and demonstrate social value in their proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3317 - Foster Carer Support Service

Notice Description

Walsall Children's Services is seeking quotes from organisations to deliver support to Walsall Council foster carers. The successful bidder will be based in Walsall and be led by a management committee comprising foster carers based in Walsall. The service will include peer support, advice and guidance to foster carers as well as providing opportunities for activities and outings for foster carers and the children and young people in their care. The successful organisation will be skilled in attracting match funding opportunities and able to add value to their bid by maximising the number of sessions offered. This is premised in Social Value Act which aims to benefit to the local communities and economy. The service needs to be available from 1st May 2017 and the contract will run for 2 years with the possible extension of up to an additional 12 months (2 years plus up to a further 12 months). The decision to activate the extension will be made within 6 months of the end of the initial 2 year period. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6299d80-d5d1-4634-beec-82ecefc829f1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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