Award

The Fostering Network Membership

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Jun 2022 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking to fulfil a procurement requirement titled "The Fostering Network Membership" which falls under the Social work and related services industry category. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with a contract value of £36,468 set for a period commencing on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2024. The initial tender period ended on 30th March 2022, marking key dates in the process for interested suppliers.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing membership services, training, and legal advice tailored to foster carers. Businesses that understand fostering regulations and can facilitate support to carers would be particularly well-suited to engage in this market. Participation in this contract can enhance visibility and strengthen business relationships within the social work sector, ultimately contributing to growth and expansion opportunities.

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Notice Title

The Fostering Network Membership

Notice Description

The Fostering Network membership meets the requirements of fostering regulations that the Council has access to, and, provides access to foster carers to an organisation that provides carers advice, legal advice, access to training, new legislation and policy advice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f4abd02-0023-47e0-a25f-92f58559b4cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a7b60e-11c4-40cb-8142-901d22d348ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£36,468 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOSTERING NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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