Tender

CWC21197 - Foster Carer Support - Request for Quotation

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2021 at 16:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council has initiated a tender process under the title "CWC21197 - Foster Carer Support - Request for Quotation" aimed at providing essential support services for foster carers. This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category and is located in Wolverhampton, England. The tender, currently active, requires submissions by 29 November 2021, and successful applicants will provide services from 1 January 2022 until 31 December 2024, focusing on legal, accountancy, and welfare support for approximately 220 foster households.

This opportunity represents a significant growth prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social care support, legal services, and counselling. Businesses equipped to deliver independent legal advice, professional development, and mental health support would be particularly well-suited for this tender. By participating in this procurement, vendors can strengthen their involvement in the community and potentially develop long-term relationships with the City of Wolverhampton Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC21197 - Foster Carer Support - Request for Quotation

Notice Description

CWC21197 - Support For Foster Carers - Quotation Request City of Wolverhampton Council offers its foster carers independent foster care support because there are occasions where a foster carer would need independent and impartial support from someone other than their Supervising Social Worker. This would occur in cases involving serious allegations, where it is more appropriate for the foster carer to be supported by someone independent. Although there is a general regulatory requirement to provide this support, including support outside office hours, training, advice, and information as appears necessary in the interests of the child placed with them, the detail of what form this support should take is not laid down in statute or regulation. There are currently approximately 220 internal fostering households in Wolverhampton. The strategic direction for the service is to reduce dependence on costlier externally provided services where possible and to place looked after children in foster care rather than residential care. The Council is looking to commission specialist support for their foster carers, in particular: * Legal advice * Legal expenses * Arrest and interview expenses * Accountancy and Tax advice * Advice on insurance * Counselling helpline * Professional development - education advice and support * Medical and first aid helpline * Additional benefits for foster carers Applicants should submit quotations by describing the services they can provide, and provide costings for the service per household, over a three year period - 1 Jan 2022 to 31Dec 2024. Please refer to RFQ documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a42ae498-0e7f-4f8d-9665-30c7f1d22373
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49fc01b3-ff77-451b-ab30-cc1e4a3ceb3e
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
Not applicable
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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