Tender

Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk (2020 review point)

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk Sourcing is currently seeking tenders for the "Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk (2020 review point)" as part of a procurement process aimed at health and social work services, particularly targeting welfare services for children and young people. The tender is set in Ipswich, Suffolk, with submissions due by 10th February 2020, following a deadline for clarification questions on 27th January 2020. This open procedure is reflective of an ongoing procurement type, with a contract value estimated at £35,000,000, covering the period from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021, with an option for extension until March 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the evolving foster care sector. Companies that can provide health and social care services, particularly those with experience in fostering or welfare services for children and young people, will find this tender suited to their expertise. Additionally, new entrants to the market are encouraged to participate in the re-evaluation process that occurs annually, which may provide pathways to future contracts and growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk (2020 review point)

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Foster Care Rolling Select List. This is the second annual review point. The contract period is 1st July 2018 to 30th June 2022 with the option to extend for up to 21 months until 31st March 2024. Please note that the advertised contract value is the potential total value of all placements made via the Foster Care Rolling Select List for the period of the contract and the extension period. For contractors on the Foster Care Rolling Select List there is no guarantee of placements. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Monday 10th February . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Monday 27th January which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The Foster Care Rolling Select List will be reviewed annually. New entrants will have the opportunity to join the Rolling Select List at these review points when the Rolling Select List will be re advertised and the provider tiers will also be re evaluated. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e990277e-3785-427f-ad56-a25dd6b87234
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

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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