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Fostering Advice and Mediation Service

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2024 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council have awarded a contract for a Fostering Advice and Mediation Service. This joint procurement, aimed at supporting the recruitment and retention of foster carers, falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category with CPV code 85000000. The contract, valued at approximately £237,048 with potential extensions, will run from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028. This initiative includes Independent Advice and Mediation services, fostering household support, and organisational support for council staff. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and procured under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, the procurement follows an open procedure. The award notice was published on 25th September 2024, with The Fostering Network named as the successful supplier.

The tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in providing advisory and support services within the health and social work sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete and benefit from this contract. Businesses with a strong background in fostering support services, legal assistance, and organisational guidance for public sector staff will find this contract highly relevant. The procurement methods and specific support elements required offer a substantial incentive for specialised service providers to enhance their portfolios and contribute to vital community services in the East Midlands.

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Notice Title

Fostering Advice and Mediation Service

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council (the Councils') are seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a Fostering Advice and Mediation service. The Councils' are jointly procuring this service, to which there are three elements, with the aim of supporting the recruitment and retention of foster carers. The contract will comprise of: * Independent Advice and Mediation service for foster carers, to support them when an allegation or complaint is made against them. * Fostering Household Support, for foster carers to have access to legal cover, helpline advice, online support & forums, periodicals and news, and other financial benefits. * Organisational Support for Council staff, enabling up-to-date practice support and guidance. The contract duration will be for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 years (on a 1+1 basis) to a maximum of 4 years in total, at both Councils' discretion. The total contract value is estimated to be a maximum of PS240,000.00 over the total length of the contract (including any potential extensions). The anticipated contract start date will be 1st October 2024. This contract will be let under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Application documents can be downloaded from www.eastmidstenders.org The closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is 12 noon, on the 8th July 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a43e4e-8808-43b6-ba7c-05f4cd5a6ed8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£237,048 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£237,048 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Krista Livsey
Contact Email
krista.livsey@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0115 8763562

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOSTERING NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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