Tender

ESCC - ME - Approved List for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Sep 2022 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council have issued a tender, titled "ESCC - ME - Approved List for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services", in the welfare services for children and young people industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a tender period ending on 26th September 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on 27th September 2022 and end on 28th September 2022. The tender is an open procedure (above threshold) and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) businesses.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing foster care services to these councils. Organisations interested in working with East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council to ensure the wellbeing and diversity of children in need of foster care can participate. Businesses that can offer regulated services and promote individual wellbeing are encouraged to engage in this procurement process. The councils aim to manage demand and service pressures in line with the Children's Act 1989, fostering a collaboration with social care partners. Providers interested in these services must ensure compliance with the specified terms and conditions, as this tender seeks to establish an approved list for future placements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC - ME - Approved List for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services

Notice Description

Request for information for the provision of an Approved List for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are writing to invite you to an opportunity to submit a survey response for the future provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services. We are looking to recommission these services to create an Approved List which will include a call off process for all individual placements. The main objectives of the Approved List will be; - To ensure all providers of foster care services to East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are providing a regulated service on terms and conditions that are the most up to date. - Fulfil the responsibilities of the Children's Act 1989 and to promote individual wellbeing, promote diversity and quality in provision of services. - Work alongside Children's and Social Care partners to manage demand and service pressures. The current framework is due to end on 31 March 2023. East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are currently reviewing the options available for the delivery of this service and would like to explore interest and information regarding these services from providers. We are undertaking this exercise to help best inform the decision-making process. All information received in response to this request for information will be confidential and will be considered when shaping future services, and no provider will have any advantage over another. Organisations not participating in this exercise will not be disadvantaged should any tendering process be pursued. Should a procurement exercise be undertaken, a separate notice will be issued. Additional information: East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are writing to invite you to an opportunity to submit a survey response for the future provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services. All responses can be returned through the South East Shared Services Portal. If you have any questions regarding this request for information, please contact Mandi Edwards at mandi.edwards@eastsussex.gov.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2c71f35-e29c-4a77-bcfa-616b6f5716ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccccb289-f752-4dce-acfa-3e7819d25d46
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

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
5 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2022 - 28 Sep 2022 30 days
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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mandi Edwards (ESCC)
Contact Email
mandi.edwards@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01323 464049

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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