Planning

Independent Fostering Agencies Framework

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Aug 2021 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Hampshire County Council is planning to engage with the marketplace for an Independent Fostering Agencies Framework, with a total value of £84,000,000. The procurement is categorised under social work services with accommodation and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties must submit responses to the questionnaire by 31st August 2021 at 17:00. The new framework is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2022 and will include four lots covering various types of foster placements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social work sector, particularly those specialising in fostering services. Companies that provide direct care, support for children with complex needs, or those equipped to handle diverse placements are well-suited to compete. With a framework duration of two years and the potential for extensions, businesses can position themselves to secure long-term contracts and enhance their service offerings within the sector.

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Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agencies Framework

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council would like to engage with the marketplace via a questionnaire prior to the re-procurement of the Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs). The questionnaire can be found on Hampshire County Council's tendering portal (InTend) This can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home and searching for the reference number CS16267. The for responses to the questionnaire will need to be received by Tuesday 31st August at 17:00. The new IFA framework is due to commence on 1st April 2022 and will consist of four lots: Lot 1 - Standard Foster Placements including Respite Lot 2 - Parent & Child Foster Placements Lot 3 - Complex/Challenging Behaviour Foster Placements Lot 4 - Disabilities/Complex Healthcare Need Foster Placements The framework duration will be for an initial two years with options to extend for a total of four years.

Lot Information

Standard Foster Placements including Respite

Lot 1 - Foster placements for children and young people requiring standard placements including respite placements

Parent & Child Foster Placements

Lot 2 - Parent & Child foster placements.

Complex/Challenging Behaviors

Lot 3 - For children and young people presenting with increasingly complex challenging behaviours and who may require a higher level of support.

Disabilities/Complex Healthcare Needs

Lot 4 - Children and young people who have either a disability or complex health needs and require more support within their placement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d0e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018810-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katie Marke
Contact Email
katie.marke@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3707798869

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
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)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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