Tender

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - LB Croydon Framework for APPA Residential and Independent Fostering Agency for Children Looked After

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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27 Nov 2024 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has initiated a procurement process to refresh the existing framework for independent fostering agencies within the borough. The process is currently at the tender stage and is categorised under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000). Interested parties are invited to a market engagement event on Wednesday 11th December 2024, from 11am to 12 noon, conducted via Teams. The framework aims to support children and young people in Croydon by increasing in-borough fostering opportunities. Businesses should express interest by providing their organisation name, delegate names, job titles, and email addresses. The framework will run from 1st April 2025 to 30th June 2027.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in fostering services to grow by being part of Croydon's effort to meet the demand for local fostering. The open procurement process is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in health and social services and a commitment to enhancing the lives of young people in foster care will find this tender particularly beneficial. Participating in this framework can lead to long-term collaboration with the London Borough of Croydon, ensuring stable demand and consequential growth for well-suited service providers.

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Notice Title

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - LB Croydon Framework for APPA Residential and Independent Fostering Agency for Children Looked After

Notice Description

This is not a call for competition. We would like to bring your attention to an exciting new opportunity to refresh the existing framework for independent fostering agencies within the Borough of Croydon. We are holding a provider event and presentation on Wednesday 11th December 2024 and we would greatly appreciate your attendance and contribution. We welcome both providers who are currently on the APPA and those not. This event is designed to promote this opportunity and to describe to the market the current population, unmet demand and anticipated projections of future demand for services that inform our drivers and commissioning intentions. The Council are looking to increase the opportunities for Croydon's children and young people to remain in borough. The Bidder's Event details: Date: Wednesday 11th December 2024 Time: 11am-12noon Location: Teams - Please register your interest to attend by clicking on the express your interest button, and send us a message via the correspondence area including the following details: The name of your organisation The name and job title of the delegates The email addresses of the delegates. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960e2d07-6da3-46b5-ab7b-c22860feaf23
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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