Tender

Advice and Mediation for Foster Carers

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2024 at 17:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is seeking to award a contract for an independent advice and mediation service aimed at foster carers, their families, and fostering service staff. The contract, valued at £350,000 GBP, falls under the social work and related services category. The tender, titled "Advice and Mediation for Foster Carers," is in the "open procedure" stage, with a tender period ending on 22nd February 2024. The contract is scheduled to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027, with delivery addresses in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This opportunity can benefit businesses in guidance and related services, especially those interested in social work contracts. Companies capable of providing independent advice and mediation services to foster carers are well-suited to compete. Prospective applicants must register on the Norfolk County Council's e-procurement system to participate. The procurement process is open to a range of businesses with expertise in supporting vulnerable populations and facilitating conflict resolution within fostering services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advice and Mediation for Foster Carers

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to award a contract to a Provider to deliver an independent advice and mediation service which can be purchased by fostering services in England. It is designed for the following service users: foster carers, their families and members of the fostering service's staff. The service does not seek to replace the support provided by the fostering service to the carer. It aims to complement it; therefore, it is essential that ongoing communication is maintained for swift resolution of any issues that may originate from either appropriate challenge, miscommunication or issues around practice on any part. The often isolated and sometimes vulnerable position of many carers means that they need access to an independent source of advice and support in addition to that provided by the fostering team. Advice and mediation workers advise carers by phone, letter, e-mail or in person about any aspect of fostering that requires independent, confidential advice. If allegations or complaints have been received about carers, advice and mediation workers prioritise working with them. As well as listening to and advising carers and their families, workers may support carers to interpret and respond to written material. As part of their job, advice and mediation workers work with each fostering service to ensure that carers are aware of the service and encouraged to use it. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification Additional information: The value is based on the entire possible duration of the contract including any extensions at the Council's discretion. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc) 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/19e3ae93-039c-44aa-85d5-0362d71b958a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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