Award

A Fostering Recruitment Service

DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

28 Feb 2018 at 11:59

Tender

19 Dec 2017 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset County Council is seeking tenders for a Fostering Recruitment Service to help augment its fostering capabilities from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019, with a possible 12-month extension. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime, indicating a simplified process appropriate for social services, particularly administrative social services. The open procedure invites submissions from interested parties until the deadline of 18th January 2018. Interested organizations can retrieve procurement documents from the specified platform.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in recruitment and assessment for fostering. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector entities, are encouraged to participate, focusing on the ability to effectively communicate with potential foster carers and conduct thorough evaluations. Successful engagement could significantly benefit businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the social care sector.

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Notice Title

A Fostering Recruitment Service

Notice Description

Dorset County Council has recently made the decision to change the way we provide fostering services. We are deeply committed to providing the best possible care for children, close to home and so have ambitious plans to significantly increase the number of foster carers in Dorset. We have redesigned the way our fostering team provides assessment and support services, and are investing in changing our fees and allowances to make them simpler, more competitive and to reward those that are highly skilled. We are looking for an organisation to work with us to help us deliver on this ambition. An organisation that is able to get our message out, generate enquiries and follow up potential leads including initial home visits/carer evaluations ensuring that when we undertake assessments of potential foster carers that these are focused on those that have the best chance of being approved. Dorset County Council is therefore seeking tenders from suitably experienced and capable service providers for fostering recruitment services. The contract will cover the period 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019, and an optional extension for a further 12 months. (Light Touch Regime) This procurement is considered to be applicable under Chapter 3 section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Additional information: REF: DN314108 - The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d44fcf2d-5caa-48d6-b577-dc652e956084
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f62864c-629a-4498-95a3-b793069f2820
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Greg Jackson
Contact Email
g.a.jackson@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221657

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING

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