Tender

Fostering and Adoption Medical Advisory Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Mar 2019 at 06:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is initiating a tender for the "Fostering and Adoption Medical Advisory Service," which is classified under health and social work services. This service is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2023. The invitation for market engagement is scheduled for 28th March 2019, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm in Chelmsford, with an end date for the tender period on 31st January 2020. This process is currently in the planning stage, offering an opportunity for potential providers to discuss delivery models.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those that can meet the statutory requirements outlined by the British Association for Adoption and Fostering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess experience in medical advisory roles in the fostering and adoption sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this market event will provide valuable insights into the buying authority's needs and expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fostering and Adoption Medical Advisory Service

Notice Description

Essex County Council are currently considering options for the delivery of the Fostering & Adoption Medical Advisory Service from April 2020. This is a statutory service which ensures the provision by appropriate health providers of the duties and responsibilities outlined in "The model job descriptions and competences for medical advisors in adoption and fostering" published by BAAF (British Association for Adoption and Fostering) October 2008 and the Guidance to both the Fostering and Adoption Regulations. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to a market engagement session in order to set out our intentions and explore potential delivery models with providers. ECC therefore, invites you to a market event on Thursday 28th March 2.30pm-4.30pm in Chelmsford, venue to be confirmed. If you would like to attend this event please book your place by emailing neil.songer@essex.gov.uk whereby further details including the programme will be sent to you.

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/6f8dbf93-9d81-4489-b21f-5845fba7d2c6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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