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Cumbria County Council Foster Care Framework

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Mar 2021 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria County Council is currently seeking providers for the "Cumbria County Council Foster Care Framework," a tender focused on health and social work services, specifically the provision of foster care for children. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an updated deadline for the submission of tenders set for 1st September 2021 at 10:00 AM (BST). Tenders will be opened on the same date at 10:15 AM. The contract will require providers to be registered as Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) and to comply with Fostering Services Regulations, ensuring a high standard of care for children requiring foster placements.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in foster care services and related social work to expand their operations in Cumbria. Companies that can demonstrate their ability to meet regulatory requirements and provide a safe and nurturing environment for children will be well-suited to compete. As the foster care market continues to evolve, this contract offers a chance for organisations committed to delivering quality care and support to establish long-term partnerships with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Cumbria County Council Foster Care Framework

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of foster care services for children who are looked after. The overall requirement is that children will be placed with families who have been assessed and approved to provide a secure, warm, safe and supportive environment in which they can develop in all aspects of their lives. Providers will be registered as an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) and will be governed by the Fostering Services Regulations 2011 and any subsequent changes. The service will be regulated and inspected by Ofsted. Provision must be rated requires improvement or better. Please refer to the service specification for more details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029704
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003996-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Jacqui Sullivan
Contact Email
jacqui.sullivan@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226298

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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