Award

External Placements for Looked After Children - Re-Opening

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Award

17 Dec 2021 at 16:31

Tender

15 Mar 2021 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "External Placements for Looked After Children - Re-Opening," which falls under the social work services industry category. This tender aims to establish a Select List of Providers to ensure high-quality care for children and young people. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the submission period ending on 30 April 2021, after which bids will be evaluated, leading to contract awards starting from the same date. The estimated value of the contracts is £60 million over the entire Select List period, with services offered in the UKH32 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those offering supported accommodation and care for looked-after children. Companies experienced in providing residential care, independent fostering, and family assessment services will find a competitive edge in this process. As the Council values quality significantly in their criteria, businesses with a proven track record in delivering high standards of care are particularly well-suited to participate and expand their operations under these contracts.

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Notice Title

External Placements for Looked After Children - Re-Opening

Notice Description

In 2019, the Council established a Select List of Providers committed to providing high quality care and support and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. This Select List is currently re-opened for new applications on an annual basis. This exercise was the second re-opening for new applications.

Lot Information

Supported Accommodation

Supported Accommodation Services

Renewal: Contract will be re-procured at the end of its initial term

Residential Care

Residential Care

Renewal: Contract will be re-procured at the end of its initial term

Independent Foster Care Agencies

Independent Foster Care Agencies

Renewal: Contract will be re-procured at the end of its initial term.

Family Assessment Centres

Family Assessment Centres

Renewal: Contract will be re-procured at the end of its initial term

Residential Care for 16 and 17 Year Olds (regulated)

Residential Care for 16 and 17 Year Olds (regulated)

Renewal: Contract will be procured at the end of its initial term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029b99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031667-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Contract to be re-procured at the end of its initial term

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

AVANTI FOSTERING

FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE

GREATER LONDON FOSTERING

GROW2GETHER CARE SERVICES

HOMEFINDING AND FOSTERING AGENCY

MERCY GOLD

OUR ROCK

PCS SERVICES

PROMISES FOR WOMEN

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