Tender

External Foster Care Services Framework Re-opening - Existing Providers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Nov 2024 at 16:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council and Southend City Council are re-opening the framework agreement for External Foster Care Services, as stated in the tender titled "External Foster Care Services Framework Re-opening - Existing Providers". The procurement, falling under the social work and related services category, takes place in the United Kingdom and uses an open procedure above the threshold. The tender process began on 6th November 2024, and interested parties must submit their applications by 6th December 2024. The contract will commence on 10th March 2025 and will run until 10th November 2026, with a total value of £39,200,000. The procurement is currently active and specifically encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and foster care services to secure long-term contracts with Essex County Council and Southend City Council. The framework agreement's structure allows existing Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) to confirm or update their tender responses, including pricing changes, and to participate in additional lots. Businesses that can provide flexible, high-quality foster care services under specified terms and conditions will find this tender particularly beneficial. It is an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs looking to enhance their market presence and expand their service offerings in the local government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Foster Care Services Framework Re-opening - Existing Providers

Notice Description

Essex County Council and Southend City Council are re-opening the framework agreement for External Foster Care Services. This Framework Agreement sets out the procedure for Placements, the terms and conditions for the provision of the Services and the obligations of a Provider under this Framework Agreement. Existing IFAs, who are currently on the framework agreement, will be required to confirm either that there has been no change to its tender response or to confirm what changes have occurred since its tender response (including any changes to pricing - the Council may, at its sole discretion, place a maximum cap on any annual re-pricing which may be linked to the Consumer Price Index) and any changes will be subject to evaluation in accordance with the published criteria. Existing IFAs also have the opportunity to enter lots they are not currently apart of. It is important to note that despite entering the framework agreement, the Customers shall have no obligation to make placements with any particular IFA under this Framework Agreement and this Framework Agreement is not a commitment or guarantee from the Customers to procure any Services or any specific volume of Services from any particular IFA. Instead, the Customers shall only be committed under the terms of a valid and binding Individual Placement Agreement formed pursuant to this Framework Agreement. Each Individual Placement Agreement shall be an independent contract in its own right and therefore shall survive termination or expiry of this Framework Agreement with the relevant provisions of this Framework Agreement surviving as necessary until the expiry or earlier termination of any such Individual Placement Agreements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-801e9af1-3079-4458-aba9-0f9d9bd6f066
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55668cc0-f42b-4681-9358-f1ffbb5fb8c6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 10 Nov 2026 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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