Tender

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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27 Sep 2021 at 08:09

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24 Sep 2021 at 09:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is conducting a tender for the "Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers" aimed at establishing a multi-provider framework for foster care placements. This initiative addresses various categories of need, including standard placements, those for children with disabilities, parent and child units, and enhanced services. The procurement is managed under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 via a Light Touch Regime, with a total framework value of £1 billion and an initial term from 1st April 2022 until 31st March 2026, with the potential for an extension of up to two years. Interested parties must submit their applications by 12 noon on Friday, 5th November 2021, with further application opportunities available every six months thereafter. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering fostering and related care solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is seeking diverse providers to meet its varied care needs. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in working with children and young people, as well as those who can accommodate specific requirements like disability support or parent-child placements, will be particularly well-placed to succeed in this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset Council acting as the Lead Authority on behalf of participating Local Authorities of South Gloucestershire Council, Gloucestershire County Council, North Somerset Council and Bath & North East Somerset Council, is seeking tenders to meet the following categories of need: 1. Standard 2. Children with disabilities 3. Parent & Child 4. Enhanced The Council wishes to establish a multi-provider Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of the placement of children and young people in foster care. The Council is managing this procurement in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime). The framework is for an initial period of 4 years. There is potential for extension beyond the initial term, up to 2 years. The initial term will run from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 - please ignore contract start and end dates shown above. Note: the first opportunity to apply to join the framework will close at 12 noon on Friday 5th November 2021. There will be further opportunities to join the framework on a 6 monthly basis. Additional information: For further details and to apply please follow this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=26f35ef2-a110-ec11-810e-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e781abe-1ec6-40c9-9434-2b86b69c7218
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2026 30 days
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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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