Tender

Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Framework 2022

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2021 at 16:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Framework 2022" is being conducted by Hampshire County Council. This tender is categorised under social work services with accommodation and will be located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The open procurement method is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 14:00 hrs on 12th January 2022. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run for two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The estimated contract value is £84,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social work and fostering services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Companies that offer fostering services, social work training, or related support services could find this contract beneficial for business growth. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Hampshire in-tend portal to submit their tender documentation and participate in this substantial framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Framework 2022

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Framework (2022) The Framework will commence on 1st April 2022 and will be for a period of two years with the option to extend for a further two years. Interested parties 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 14:00 hrs on Wednesday 12th January 2022. If your organisation is not registered on the Hampshire in-tend portal, please go to the website stated above and click on the 'Register' tab - registration is free. Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire. Guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690fee13-01d5-4530-80e0-4dbe16bd757b
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
CSPU Children's Services Procurement
Contact Email
childrens.services.procurement.unit@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01962 832323

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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