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REOPENING OF THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH INDEPENDENT FOSTERING AGENCIES

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council is currently in the tendering stage for the "Reopening of the Framework Agreement for the Placement of Children and Young People with Independent Fostering Agencies." This procurement, classified under social work services with accommodation (CPV code 85311000), has an estimated contract value of £400 million, with a minimum value of £200 million. The tender period is set to conclude on 30th November 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and run through to 31st March 2021. Tender submissions should be directed to the delivery address in Southampton, SO14 7LY, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the foster care and social services sectors. Companies that specialise in independent fostering, especially those with capabilities in providing care for various needs such as older children, sibling groups, and disabled children, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations willing to engage with unaccompanied asylum seekers and provide local placements will find their services in high demand, enhancing their potential for growth within this contract framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REOPENING OF THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH INDEPENDENT FOSTERING AGENCIES

Notice Description

This procurement is for the Re-Opening of the Independent Fostering Agency Placement Framework Agreement that was originally let in 2016. Further information about the framework can be found in the Procurement Documents. The Councils have the following needs from Independent Fostering Agency Placements: * Foster carers for children of all ages, but particularly for older children aged 10-15 years. Foster carers who can meet higher levels of need, complexity and risk. * Foster carers who can care for sibling groups - particularly large sibling groups. * Foster carers who care for parent and child placements * Foster carers who can care for disabled children- especially with adapted homes. Some will have complex medical needs and some may have a limited life expectancy. * Foster carers who are registered for only one child to meet the need for solo placements. * Foster carers who can care for Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers and with an awareness/willingness to work in partnership to meet their immediate immigration, health and educational needs. * In addition, the Councils are particularly looking for local, well-matched placements, including education provision, and with commitment to the best interests of the child. * Intensively Supported foster care placements as an alternative to residential care

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4656ea8-9994-4be4-b096-f981483b97b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f682ff78-7682-47a6-a039-588a579b87d2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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