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West Midlands Fostering Framework 2020 (1.3)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Dec 2022 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the West Midlands Fostering Framework 2020 (1.3) under the CPV classification code 85311300 – Welfare services for children and young people. The estimated annual contract value is £133m, with the tender closing date set for 27th January 2023. The procurement process will be managed through Sandwell Trust's e-tendering system 'in-tend'. The contracting authority is the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for providers to offer foster carer placements for looked after children in the West Midlands region. Businesses in the welfare services for children and young people industry category are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties must engage through Sandwell Trust's e-tendering system by the deadline. The contract duration provides a long-term prospect for growth and collaboration in delivering essential services to support children in need within the West Midlands area.

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Notice Title

West Midlands Fostering Framework 2020 (1.3)

Notice Description

Sandwell Children's Trust is seeking to identify new suitable providers offering foster carer placements for looked after children to join its existing Regional Fostering Framework by reopening a procurement exercise. This procurement is being undertaken by Sandwell Children's Trust ("the Trust") in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The services being procured fall under Schedule 3 of the regulations and are subject to the light touch regime. The following organisations will be able to call-off against the framework contract and are referenced in the OJEU Notice: Birmingham Children's Trust, Coventry City Council, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Herefordshire Council, Sandwell Children's Trust, Shropshire County Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council, Stoke-On-Trent City Council, Borough of Telford & Wrekin , Walsall Council, Warwickshire County Council, Wolverhampton City Council and Worcestershire Children First. The estimated annual contract value is PS133m. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being issued using Sandwell Trust's e-tendering system 'in-tend', and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using this system. Therefore, all interested providers must via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home Tender Closing Date: 27th January 2023 Additional information: This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being issued using Sandwell Trust's e-tendering system 'in-tend', and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using this system. Therefore, all interested providers must via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home Tender Closing Date: 27th January 2023 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/5eeae6ca-5fa9-49b0-95fa-6148460a5081
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Marie Hines
Contact Email
marie_hines@sandwellchildrenstrust.org
Contact Phone
0121 569 2027

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EX
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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