Tender

Approved Provider List for the provision of Fostering & Kinship Carer Assessments in Worcestrshire

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Dec 2017 at 09:50

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16 Nov 2017 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is seeking to establish an Approved Provider List for Fostering and Kinship Carer Assessments, with the tender titled "Approved Provider List for the provision of Fostering & Kinship Carer Assessments in Worcestershire." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 2nd January 2018. It is anticipated that contracts will commence on 1st March 2018 and continue for two years, with an option to extend for a further two years based on performance. The procurement method is an open procedure, and while around 70 kinship assessments and 10-15 fostering assessments are expected to be awarded, the final numbers are not guaranteed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those experienced in conducting assessments for kinship and fostering. Providers that can efficiently manage high-demand periods or possess resources to accommodate the Council's needs during peak referrals will be well-suited for this procurement. Interested providers are encouraged to express their interest and submit a standard questionnaire to be considered for this essential service in supporting vulnerable families in Worcestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Approved Provider List for the provision of Fostering & Kinship Carer Assessments in Worcestrshire

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council is looking to establish a list of Approved Providers to assist the Council's Fostering and Kinship Service complete assessments on non - related foster carers and kinship assessments on connected people. The Council has seen a significant rise in the number of referrals for assessments of connected people. The Council undertakes kinship assessments with a number of outcomes: o approval as foster carers o Special Guardianship Orders and o Child Arrangement Orders The Council is looking for agencies that could assist the service by undertaking assessments at times when there is a high demand and there is no capacity within the kinship teams. Based on last year's referral rate, and the number of referrals to date this year it, is envisaged that the council will be requiring approximately 70 kinship assessments and 10-15 fostering assessments a year to be undertaken externally . However there is no guarantee these numbers will be the numbers being completed by external Providers. Contracts are expected to be in place by 1st March 2018, it is anticipated that a 2 year contract be adopted with an option to extend for a further 2 years subject to performance. The Approved List may be opened annually at the Council's discretion. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. 20/12/17 - Supplier questions and answers have been added as a synopsis for information today. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e11dc2-f550-4978-a009-a84c1aae18e5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - 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
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Deb Roe (CCO)
Contact Email
droe@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01905 844896

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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