Tender

CPU3111 Children's Fostering Advice and Mediation Service

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Jun 2024 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council are jointly seeking tenders for a Fostering Advice and Mediation service. The contract, valued at a maximum of £240,000, will last for 2 years, with a possible extension of 2 more years. The contract falls under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1st October 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the tendering phase, with the tender period ending on 8th July 2024.

This tender for the Children's Fostering Advice and Mediation Service offers opportunities for organisations experienced in providing support services within the community, social, and personal services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses located in England, United Kingdom, can participate in this open procedure tender for a chance to contribute to the fostering support system and potentially grow their business through this service contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU3111 Children's Fostering Advice and Mediation Service

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council (the Councils') are seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a Fostering Advice and Mediation service. The Councils' are jointly procuring this service, to which there are three elements, with the aim of supporting the recruitment and retention of foster carers. The contract will comprise of: * Independent Advice and Mediation service for foster carers, to support them when an allegation or complaint is made against them. * Fostering Household Support, for foster carers to have access to legal cover, helpline advice, online support & forums, periodicals and news, and other financial benefits. * Organisational Support for Council staff, enabling up-to-date practice support and guidance. The contract duration will be for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 years (on a 1+1 basis) to a maximum of 4 years in total, at both Councils' discretion. The total contract value is estimated to be a maximum of PS240,000.00 over the total length of the contract (including any potential extensions). The anticipated contract start date will be 1st October 2024. This contract will be let under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c68bb468-d9a6-4229-a007-3921b4650831
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0903b2-978f-464d-b5a4-6f558a0ca3f7
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
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
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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