Tender

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2021 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently conducting an open tender process for the establishment of a Flexible Framework Agreement for Independent Fostering Providers. This initiative is aimed at various service categories including standard placements, support for children with disabilities, parent and child placements, and enhanced care services. The procurement, which falls under the health and social work services category, is ongoing, with the deadline for the first opportunity to submit tenders set for 12 noon on Friday, 5th November 2021. The successful framework will be operational for an initial period of four years, with a potential two-year extension, and is based in the Bath region of the United Kingdom. Businesses that specialise in the provision of fostering services will find substantial opportunities in this tender, particularly those with expertise in catering to diverse needs such as children with disabilities and parent-child placements. Organisations well-versed in working within a regulatory framework, particularly under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, will be particularly suited to apply. With a total estimated contract value of £100 million, this framework presents a significant opportunity for providers of fostering services and related support organisations to expand their operations within the public sector. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the tender documentation for selection criteria and specific submission details.

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Notice Title

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset Council acting as the Lead Authority on behalf of participating Local Authorities of South Gloucestershire Council, Gloucestershire County Council, North Somerset Council and Bath & North East Somerset Council, is seeking tenders to meet the following categories of need: 1. Standard 2. Children with disabilities 3. Parent & Child 4. Enhanced The Council wishes to establish a multi-provider Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of the placement of children and young people in foster care. The Council is managing this procurement in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime). Note: the first opportunity to apply to join the framework will close at 12 noon on Friday 5th November 2021. There will be further opportunities to join the framework on a 6 monthly basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bath and North East Somerset Council acting as the Lead Authority on behalf of participating Local Authorities of South Gloucestershire Council, Gloucestershire County Council, North Somerset Council and Bath & North East Somerset Council, is seeking tenders to meet the following categories of need: 1. Standard 2. Children with disabilities 3. Parent & Child 4. Enhanced The Council wishes to establish a multi-provider Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of the placement of children and young people in foster care. The Council is managing this procurement in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime). Note: the first opportunity to apply to join the framework will close at 12 noon on Friday 5th November 2021. There will be further opportunities to join the framework on a 6 monthly basis. Additional information: The initial framework term is 4 years, there is potential for extension beyond the initial term of up to 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e448
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023765-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Cheryl Hansford
Contact Email
cheryl_hansford@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1225477273

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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