Planning

Provider Engagement Event - Fostering to Adopt

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 May 2018 at 11:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is planning a Provider Engagement Event titled "Fostering to Adopt" aimed at enhancing its Care Placement Strategy for children. The event will take place on 13 June 2018, from 10 am to 12 pm at County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 9RA. The engagement aims to gather insights from stakeholders regarding future provisions for Fostering to Adopt placements. Interested providers must register by completing the attached booking form and submitting it to the designated contact by 11 June 2018.

This engagement event presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social work services, particularly those focused on fostering and adoption. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, as they can provide vital feedback and contributions towards the council's strategy in fostering placements. Attending this event could help businesses align their services with local government needs, potentially leading to future contracts and partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provider Engagement Event - Fostering to Adopt

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council Children and Family Services would like to invite Providers who can supply Fostering to Adopt placements to attend an engagement event. The event will be hosted by: Nicci Collins (Head of Service - Fostering, Adoption and CIC Service) and Keith Francis (Interim Service Manager - Fostering, Adoption, Marketing and Recruitment Assessment) Early Permanence is an important part of Leicestershire County Council's Care Placement Strategy, ensuring that more children can be placed with their potential permanent carers on a fostering basis whilst the Local Authority seeks a placement order from the court. Fostering to Adopt Placements are currently sourced through local advertising and recruitment of adopters. The Council would like to seek the views of stakeholders and providers on the future provisions for Fostering to Adopt. The Event will take place on Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 10am-12pm at County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 9RA. To register to attend this event, please complete the attached booking form and send to Daniel Lewis/Kim Cotton via email 'CFSCommissioningSupport@leics.gov.uk' by 11th June 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-feb607c9-7387-4eac-83b7-6ea3799c37fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a47e6b66-8cba-4e10-a0e9-58c27fef6195
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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