Tender

Foster Carer Allegation Support Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Apr 2024 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is looking to recommission the Essex Fostering Allegation Support Service, starting from 1st August 2024. This service aims to provide independent advice and support to Essex Foster Carers facing an allegation. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 24th May 2024. The contract period is set to run from 1st August 2024 to 1st August 2029. The procurement falls under the industry category of Health and social work services.

This tender for the Foster Carer Allegation Support Service offers an opportunity for businesses to provide essential support services to foster carers in Essex. Companies specializing in health and social work services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, with a contract value of £250,000 in GBP. Interested businesses should consider engaging with Essex County Council to explore partnership opportunities and contribute to this significant project.

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Notice Title

Foster Carer Allegation Support Service

Notice Description

CC is looking to recommission the Essex Fostering Allegation Support Service from 1st August 2024. The service looks to provide independent advice and support to Essex Foster Carers who are subject to an allegation. This is a really exciting opportunity and as part of our project work, we would like to share our findings with our provider market and seek their views and help us to refine the offer as we take the project into its next phase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b113bfa3-3598-4c5a-a3e5-9d4af2388381
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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