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Advice and Mediation for Foster Carers

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2023 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for "Advice and Mediation for Foster Carers" in the Health and social work services industry category. The contract has a value of £125,000 and is intended to provide independent support, advice, and mediation services to foster carers. The tender process was completed, and the contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026, with the tender period ending on March 7, 2023.

This opportunity is suited for small and voluntary community sector enterprises interested in providing services in fostering support and mediation. Durham County Council, the buying organisation, aims to enhance support for foster carers through this contract. The contract period provides a three-year opportunity for businesses to engage with the local authority and contribute to the fostering network in the region.

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Notice Title

Advice and Mediation for Foster Carers

Notice Description

This contract is is for Advice and Mediation Services for Foster Carers. The primary objective of the Contract is to provide an independent support, advice and mediation service to foster carers and their household where complaints, concerns, allegations arise between them and the Agency and to provide foster carers and fostering staff information and advice on all aspects of fostering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81bc6e62-a8b8-4d6e-9038-eed6fc74d598
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde2b267-cc59-47a8-9ce5-c8a491344c93
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
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
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOSTERING NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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