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CSW - Advice and Mediation Service for Local Authority Foster Carers for Warwickshire CC, Solihull MBC and Coventry CC - AWARD

COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE

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Award

05 Feb 2019 at 15:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves supplying an Advice and Mediation Service for Local Authority Foster Carers, initiated by the Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire partnership. The tender title is "CSW - Advice and Mediation Service for Local Authority Foster Carers for Warwickshire CC, Solihull MBC and Coventry CC." It falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on guidance services, and is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2021. The award for this tender was published on 5th February 2019, with the tender submission deadline occurring on 11th January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the counselling and guidance sectors, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer mediation and support services to foster carers and local authorities. Companies with expertise in foster care management, complaint resolution, or advocacy would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process, enabling them to play a vital role in improving support for foster carers in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSW - Advice and Mediation Service for Local Authority Foster Carers for Warwickshire CC, Solihull MBC and Coventry CC - AWARD

Notice Description

Warwickshire CC is seeking a single provider, on behalf of Warwickshire CC, Coventry CC and Solihull MBC, to deliver independent advice, guidance, support mediation and advocacy to foster carers and employees of the local authorities party to this agreement. They will mediate between foster carers and local authorities to reach satisfactory and timely resolution to any complaints, concerns or allegations raised by either the foster carer or the local authority. They will advise local authorities on policies and procedures regarding foster care management and support and provide assistance to local authorities in the development of support services for foster carers. The services will be delivered by the Advice and Mediation Worker employed by the Service Provider for a minimum of 21 hours per week.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a975e667-b5a4-4c97-bfd1-0f1a3b883129
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 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
COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
Heather Boyd
Contact Email
heatherboyd@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01926 412430

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOSTERING NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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