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ESCC/JL Framework for Independent Providers of Foster Care Services - AWARD

SE Shared Services

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06 Apr 2017 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council, seeking Independent Foster Care Agencies to join a new framework for the provision of foster care services. The framework, titled "ESCC/JL Framework for Independent Providers of Foster Care Services", is classified under social services and is planned to commence on 1st April 2017, running until 31st March 2019, with a potential extension of up to six years. The open tender process allows interested agencies to submit their applications before the deadline on 16th February 2017, and the initial contracting authority is located in East Sussex, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the social services industry, particularly for established Independent Foster Care Agencies that align with the quality standards set by Ofsted. Agencies that can demonstrate effective business models and provide various types of placements—such as emergency, permanent, and specialist placements for disabled children—are well-suited to compete. The framework offers a chance to cater to the needs of looked-after children in East Sussex and Brighton, appealing to organisations focused on family placements within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC/JL Framework for Independent Providers of Foster Care Services - AWARD

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council (Participating Authorities) is inviting Independent Foster Care Agencies to apply to join a new Framework for the purchase of foster care placements as required. Agencies wishing to be considered will be able to demonstrate effective business models, and that the latest Ofsted inspection for the relevant Registered Office(s) be an overall quality rating of good or outstanding. Agencies will have an ability to provide family placements within a 20 mile radius of each council, with appropriate local support mechanisms for foster carers. They should be able to provide any or all of the placement categories below for both able bodied and disabled children aged 0 - 18 years (0 - 19 years for children with a disability) including sibling groups: o Emergency and short term placements o Permanent placements o Respite placements o Remand placements o Mother/parent and baby assessment placements o Specialist placements for disabled children The number of Looked After children by East Sussex County Council as at the 31st December 2016 was 567 of these 83 children were placed with independent fostering agencies (IFA). In Brighton and Hove Council these figures at the same date were 466 Looked After children of these 126 were placed with IFA's The Framework Agreement will be with East Sussex County Council (The Lead Authority) and will be for an initial two year period to commence on the 1 April 2017 until the 31st March 2019. There will be an option for the Lead Authority to extend the Framework Agreement for a further two periods of two years to a potential maximum term of six years. The Participating Authorities cannot and does not commit to or guarantee a stated volume of placements under this Framework. East Sussex County Council will commence using this framework from the 1st April 2017. Brighton and Hove City Council will commence using this framework at later date to be determined in the initial period. To apply, please click on the Express Interest button, if you are not registered with the portal you will be required to do so to continue. All tender documents will be available within the ITT tab for this procurement once you have expressed interest. Please ensure you read the Guidance and Instructions carefully to respond to this Invitation to Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae42714d-fe03-47ba-8c99-e588d986fa7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3ec8dc-9067-40c4-830b-85beb6c56752
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE Shared Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
29
Supplier Names

5Fostering

Anchor Foster Care Services

Barnardos

Blue Sky Fostering

Brighter Futures Foster Care

By the Bridge Ltd

Care Administration & Management Services Ltd T/A Kindercare

Compass Community Limited

Cornerways Fostering Services Ltd

Credo Care Ltd

Diagrama Children's Services Limited

Ethelbert Childrens Services

Family First Fostering

Fostering People Limited

Fostering Solutions

Futures for Children Limited

Integreated Services Programme (ISP)

Kasper Fostering

Moments Fostering Limited

Orange Grove Fostercare Ltd

Phoenix Community Care Ltds

Regional Foster Placements LTD

Supported Fostering Services

Sussex Fostering & Children Services

TACT

The Children's Family Trust

The Foster Care Agency

The National Fostering Agency Limited

Time Out Fostering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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