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Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers - Quarter 1 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

Bath & North East Somerset Council

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14 Jul 2022 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bath and North East Somerset Council has initiated a comprehensive procurement process titled "Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers," which is set within the health and social work services sector. This process, classified under the open procurement method, commenced with the awarding of call-off contracts effective from 1st April 2022, following the tender period which closed on 28th March 2022. The overall contract duration extends until 31st March 2026, with a possible two-year extension. The total contract value is £100 million, reflecting the commitment to providing essential fostering services in England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses involved in fostering services or related sectors. Companies that specialise in child and family services, including independent fostering agencies and charities, are particularly well-suited to engage in this competitive environment. As the framework remains open for new applications until 31st March 2026, there is continued potential for eligible providers to become part of a vital service network, thus benefiting from long-term contracts and contributing positively to community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers - Quarter 1 1st April 2022 - 30th June 2022

Notice Description

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers April 2022 - March 2026 Bath & North East Somerset Council (the Council) has put in place the above Flexible Framework (applying the flexibilities of the light touch regime). The Council has received applications to join the Flexible Framework and has awarded successful Suppliers onto the Framework. The Framework will remain open up to 31st March 2026 with an option to extend for a further two years and the Council will continue to receive and consider applications to join the Framework until such closing date. This Contract Award Notice relates to call-off contracts which have been awarded under the Framework with effect from 1st April 2022 to 30th June 2022 (inclusive).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0ff5d10-30c5-40b6-98dd-0260f8843e86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ee29ba-6cb2-4520-9810-52500c18d94e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 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
Bath & 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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
30
Supplier Names

Action for Children

Amicus Foster Care

Blue Sky Fostering Limited

Capstone Foster Care (South East) Ltd

Clifford House Fostering Ltd

Community Foster Care

Compass Community Limited

Enhanced Foster Care

FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED

Five Rivers Child Care Limited

Foster Care Associates Limited

Fostering People Ltd

FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

FosteringMatters

Fosterplus Ltd

Fusion Fostering Ltd

Integrated Services Programme

Match Foster Care

Nexus Fostering

Orange Grove Fostercare Ltd

Pathway Care South West Limited

Progress Care Solutions

Regional Foster Placements

Swiis International Limited

The Adolescent and Children's Trust

CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE)

The Ethical Fostering Service

The Foster Care Co-operative

The Fostering Foundation Limited

The National Fostering Agency Limited

Further Information

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