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White Rose Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Electronic Market Place (EMP) Agreement

Leeds City Council - PACS

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Summary of the contracting process

The White Rose Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Electronic Market Place (EMP) Agreement is a service procurement process initiated by Leeds City Council, along with other local councils including Barnsley, Bradford, and Doncaster. The tender, classified under social work and related services, invites applications to provide secure and supportive environments for children in foster care. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline that ended on 5th November 2021. The contract period for this initiative spans from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2032, providing a significant opportunity for successful bidders.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social work, child services, and foster care support to expand their services within the region. Organisations that are equipped to manage the complexities of fostering, particularly those experienced in dealing with children who have experienced trauma, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement approach allows various suppliers to present their qualifications, making it accessible for innovative firms to join the fostering framework established by the councils involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

White Rose Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Electronic Market Place (EMP) Agreement

Notice Description

The overall requirement of this contract 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

Lot Information

Foster Family

It is anticipated that most requests for service will be made under this Lot. The information below lists the minimum requirements for children and young people living with a foster family, however it should be remembered that all children and young people require nurture and support - particularly those who have experienced trauma and are no longer living with their birth family. Children and young people placed under Lot 1 may exhibit some challenging behaviour as a result of their experiences and it is important that Foster Carers are appropriately skilled and supported by their agency to manage any challenges faced by the child or young person - challenging behaviour does not mean that a Lot 2 placement is automatically required, any concerns that arise should be discussed with the placing authority. Additional information: Tenderers should note that if the Council wish to carry out new services at the end of this contract, which area repetition of the services detailed in this notice, then those additional services may be awarded using the negotiated procedure without publication of a notice in accordance with regulation 32(9) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Foster Family with Additional Support

Lot 2 may be used where additional support is required. The detail of additional support provided by the agency under a Lot 2 shall be specified by the agency on responding to a referral, this could be on an ongoing basis for the child or young person where a specific need has been assessed, or could be used for a time limited period to support the child or young person and their foster family and avoid a breakdown of placement resulting in a move for the child or young person. All services included within a Lot 1 Foster Family, along with additional requirements in accordance with the child's individual assessed needs including but not limited to: Additional information: Tenderers should note that if the council wish to carry out new services at the end of this contract, which are a repetition of similar services detailed in this notice, then those additional services may be procured using the negotiated procedure without publication of a notice in accordance with regulation 32 (9) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Foster Family with Intensive Support

Lot 3 may be used where additional support is required - this could be on an ongoing basis for the child or young person where a specific need has been assessed, or could be used for a time limited period to support the child/young person and their foster family and avoid a breakdown of placement resulting in a move for the child/young person. Additional information: Tenderers should note that if the council wish to carry out new services at the end of this contract, which are a repetition of similar services detailed in this notice, then those additional services may be procured using the negotiated procedure without publication of a notice in accordance with regulation 32 (9) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Parent and Child

A vital aspect of Parent and Child fostering is insuring positive parenting strategies are modelled by Foster Carers who will support and impart positive parenting including but not limited to routines, play and supporting attachment in line with the child's plan. Additional information: Tenderers should note that if the council wish to carry out new services at the end of this contract, which are a repetition of similar services detailed in this notice, then those additional services may be procured using the negotiated procedure without publication of a notice in accordance with regulation 32 (9) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Parent and Child Assessment

All services included within a Lot 4 - Specialist Placement - Parent and child fostering placement. The assessment will be in the format agreed by the purchaser and be of sufficient quality, to be used in court if necessary for care proceedings Additional information: Tenderers should note that if the council wish to carry out new services at the end of this contract, which are a repetition of similar services detailed in this notice, then those additional services may be procured using the negotiated procedure without publication of a notice in accordance with regulation 32 (9) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e4b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032126-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leeds City Council - PACS
Additional Buyers

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Bradford

Doncaster Borough Council

Doncaster Children's Services Trust Limited

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Hull City Council

North East Lincolnshire Council

North Lincolnshire

Rotherham Borough Council

Sheffield City Council

The Borough Council of Calderdale

The Borough Council of Kirklees

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

York City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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