Tender

WCC - A Block Arrangement for Fostering Provisions - Pilot Project

COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE

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Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is currently undertaking a tender process titled "WCC - A Block Arrangement for Fostering Provisions - Pilot Project," which seeks a single provider for an alternative approach to Foster Care arrangements in Warwickshire. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and involves up to nine foster care placements over a four-year contract, starting on 1 April 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2023. The tender period closes on 3 December 2018, and interested parties must register with the e-tendering system CSW-JETS to participate in the open procurement process.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on fostering and community welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the project aims to deliver impactful foster care solutions and improve outcomes for children. The contracting authority welcomes providers capable of demonstrating effective service delivery and potentially expanding the initial four placements to nine, contingent on demand and satisfactory performance.

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Notice Title

WCC - A Block Arrangement for Fostering Provisions - Pilot Project

Notice Description

Warwickshire CC wish to commission a single provider for the provision of an alternative approach to Foster Care arrangements in Warwickshire through the procurement of a fostering block for up to nine foster care placements over a four year contract. Initally we are looking for four foster care placements which maybe increased to 9 placements over the contract subject to demand, evidenced delivery of satisfactory outcomes for children and budget availability. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is: www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSWJETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project and be able to correspond with us about this procurement. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c603e8c-6f85-4255-b283-2ba49f5368ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c763046a-c435-4d3d-b9c6-e11a8fcdca49
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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