Tender

Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) wanted by Durham County Council to find a home for 15 year old female.

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Mar 2023 at 16:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council is seeking an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) to find a home for a 15-year-old female. The procurement falls under the 'Health and Social Work Services' category and is open for participation until 14th April 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 15th April 2023 to 14th March 2024. The Council has specified that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are suitable bidders.

This opportunity to work with Durham County Council on the fostering project is ideal for businesses in the health and social work services industry. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate. The Council's commitment to finding a suitable home for a vulnerable individual creates a business opportunity where organisations can contribute to social welfare while expanding their service provision portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) wanted by Durham County Council to find a home for 15 year old female.

Notice Description

Durham County Council are looking for an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) to work with them to identify a suitable home for a 15 year old female.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67fcfa4-5c1b-4c55-842c-77fe59bef988
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
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
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2023 - 14 Mar 2024 6-12 months
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEAHAM
Postcode
SR7 7TT
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
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
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Dawdon
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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