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West Midlands Fostering Framework 2020 (1.2)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Children's Trust is currently conducting an open tender for the "West Midlands Fostering Framework 2020 (1.2)," aimed at engaging new providers for foster carer placements for looked after children. The procurement falls under the light touch regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with an estimated annual contract value of £133 million. The tender period is set to close on 28th January 2022, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2024. This procurement exercise is specifically located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the welfare services sector, especially those specialising in child and youth services. Providers that can offer comprehensive solutions for foster care placements will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the collaborative nature of this framework, organisations capable of partnering with local authorities within the West Midlands region will likely find this to be a valuable opportunity for growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Midlands Fostering Framework 2020 (1.2)

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: 28th January 2022 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: 28th January 2022 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/5309abb8-0ea7-484f-b90f-87a970f9753b
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
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
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
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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