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Independent Fostering Framework Agreement

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Apr 2024 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council and Medway Council have awarded a framework agreement for Independent Fostering Providers to offer stable, high-quality foster care homes for children aged 0-18. The contract, titled "Independent Fostering Framework Agreement," falls under the social work and related services category with a total value of £68,900,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 28th February 2024. The contract is currently active and runs from 3rd April 2024 to 31st March 2026.

This tender for fostering services presents business opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the social care sector. Businesses involved in providing foster care services to children and supporting their academic development would find this tender well-suited for competition. Kent County Council, as the buying organisation, aims to work collaboratively with Providers to ensure the well-being and educational achievement of Children in Care, fostering a supportive and enriching environment for their growth and development.

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Notice Title

Independent Fostering Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Kent County Council and Medway Council have awarded a framework agreement to a number of Independent Fostering Providers who will provide a range of stable, high-quality foster care homes for children 0-18 years old that value, support and encourage them to grow and develop as individuals. In addition to promoting their health and general well-being the Providers need to be committed to ensuring that their foster carers recognise the importance of the educational achievement of Children in Care and work with us in raising their academic attainment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e13b0416-54f8-46f2-a731-ed5c8c7dec40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f906f42b-e88d-4dd9-a7ff-47a72c4ccc13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,900,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Orla Miller
Contact Email
orla.miller@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000412878

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

BANYA FAMILY PLACEMENT

CHANNELS AND CHOICE

FAMILY FOSTERING

FIRST STEPS FOSTERING

FOSTERING TOGETHER

LIGHTHOUSE FOSTERING

OUTSET FOSTERING AGENCY

SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY

YOUNG PEOPLE AT HEART

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