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Independent Fostering Agencies - Lot 1 Standard Foster Placements including respite; Lot 2 Parent & Child placements. - AWARD

Hampshire County Council

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28 Mar 2017 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council is seeking experienced Independent Fostering Agencies to provide standard foster placements, including respite and parent and child placements, under a Framework Agreement with a duration from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2021. The tender process was completed with the contract awarded on 28 March 2017, following an open procedure. Interested parties could submit their tender responses until 11 November 2016, and the contract is valued at approximately £49.5 million, with a minimum value of £5.2 million. The relevant services fall under social work and child welfare categories.

This procurement opportunity offers significant business growth potential for Independent Fostering Agencies, particularly those that can deliver high-quality services. Agencies with experience in social care, particularly in fostering and family support services, would be ideal candidates for this contract. The Framework Agreement allows for multiple suppliers, providing an excellent chance for businesses to establish long-term relationships with Hampshire County Council and expand their service offerings in the South East of England.

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Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agencies - Lot 1 Standard Foster Placements including respite; Lot 2 Parent & Child placements. - AWARD

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council invites experienced, quality Independent Fostering Agencies to tender for the delivery of standard foster placements and parent and child placements. The Council's commissioning strategy for children and family placements is to establish targeted contracts with a limited number of providers to build more effective relationships. This tender is for a Framework with two lots: Lot 1, standard foster placements including respite, and Lot 2, parent and child placements. We will be awarding a Framework Agreement to multiple providers across both lots. The Framework Agreement duration will be four years from 1 April 2017 until 31 March 2021. Independent Fostering Agencies should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00hrs on 11 November 2016. There will be a briefing session for interested providers on 21 October 2016 between 10am and 12noon at Hampshire's Archives and Local Studies Office , which can also be attended through a webinar. If you wish to attend, please book tickets through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-fostering-agencies-tender-briefing-tickets-27988675883 How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', ('ITT - documents '), 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' & 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Opting In & Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to the this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Please note you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the Questionnaire for this project. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download & upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tend.co.uk' to your Safe Send...

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2edfad9-287f-4ee9-852e-c7fb85afd81b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bfefda-dbc4-40e5-af23-5865d6de6fd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 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
Hampshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

Blue Sky Fostering

Brighter Futures Foster Care Ltd

Capstone Foster Care South West LTD

Compass Fostering South Limited

Fostering People Limited

Fostering Solutions Ltd

Liberty Foster Care Ltd.

National Fostering Agency Ltd

Orange Grove Foster Care Limited

Sunbeam Fostering Agency Ltd

Swiis Foster Care Limited

The Adolescent and Children's Trust

The Children's Family Trust

familyplacement.com

Further Information

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