Tender

SLCP First Refresh 2020 - Residential and Independent Fostering Agency Provision

CROYDON COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Oct 2020 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Croydon Council is inviting bids for the tender titled "SLCP First Refresh 2020 - Residential and Independent Fostering Agency Provision", aimed at providing residential and independent fostering agency services for children and young people aged 0 to 18 years. This procurement process, classified under the health and social work services sector, operates under an open procedure method and is currently in the active stage with a deadline for submissions set for 12 November 2020. The contract term is expected to commence on 1 April 2021 and will last for three years, with an option for a five-year extension. Interested providers must meet specific qualifications set by regulatory bodies across the UK, depending on their operational location.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social care services, particularly those specialising in fostering and residential child care. Providers rated as 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by relevant regulatory authorities stand to benefit, making this a suitable opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that meet the specified criteria. Companies looking to expand their capacity in providing essential services to vulnerable children and young people should consider participating in this competitive procurement process, ensuring they are positioned to contribute to the established Approved Provider Panel Agreement (APPA).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SLCP First Refresh 2020 - Residential and Independent Fostering Agency Provision

Notice Description

This is the first refresh tender opportunity for suitably qualified providers to bid to join an existing framework for the delivery of residential and independent fostering agency services for children and young people aged 0 - 18years. The framework is known as Approved Provider Panel Agreement (APPA) and has an initial term of 3years with an option to extend for a further 5 years (2years +2years +1 year), unless otherwise terminated in line with the conditions of contract. The APPA has been established under the Light Touch Regime (LTR); the procurement rules applicable to the procurement of health, social and other services listed at Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This offers the flexibility to admit additional providers to increase capacity. The services under the APPA have been categorised into Lot 1: Residential Child Care Provision [Sub-Lots: Standard and Specialist] and Lot 2: Independent Fostering Agency Provision [Sub-Lots: Standard, Specialist and Emergency]. Applicants have the option to bid for services in Lot 1, Lot 2 or both. The tender opportunity is open to Providers in England: rated 'Good or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, Providers in Scotland: rated "good", "very good" or "outstanding" by the Scottish Care Inspectorate, Providers in Wales: registered with the Wales Care Inspectorate and Providers in Northern Ireland registered with the Northern Ireland Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (NIRQIA). The APPA will be accessed initially by the London Boroughs of Bexley, Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark and Sutton. In time, the APPA may be accessed by the London Boroughs of Bromley, Richmond, Wandsworth and Kingston. Additional information: Tender documents are available on the London Tenders Portal. Applicants interested in this opportunity must register on the London Tenders Portal to access the documentation. Visit https://www.londontenders.org to register for free.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0920d297-6532-48c4-88b2-2fe908cf20e5
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£700,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 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
CROYDON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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