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RFE - Foster Care Placement

LUTON COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2025 at 11:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "RFE - Foster Care Placement" in the industry category of other community, social, and personal services. The procurement process, tagged as 'award' in the procurement stage, was initiated as a tender, with the tender period closing on 6th February 2025. The contract, worth £223,215.20, was awarded on 6th February 2025, and the contract period is from 7th February 2025 to 6th February 2029. The service will be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The contracting method noted is "Other -". The awarded supplier for this contract is Kasper Fostering, an SME based in England (postal code CT5 1DX).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the foster care and support services sector. Given the contract's substantial value and extended duration, businesses with expertise in social and community services can leverage this opportunity for growth. Kasper Fostering, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has successfully secured the contract, demonstrating that smaller businesses with specialised services can effectively compete. Firms with robust capabilities in managing and delivering foster care placements, coupled with a commitment to meeting the specific needs outlined by Luton Council, would be well-suited to pursue similar procurement opportunities to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFE - Foster Care Placement

Notice Description

Foster Care Placement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77904624-cf2e-4590-a424-5896de73a4dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1623372a-9868-405b-934f-06fa2695fd2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,215 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,215 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 6 Feb 2029 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KASPER FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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