Tender

Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk (2022 review point)

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Dec 2021 at 17:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk (2022 review point)" is being conducted by Suffolk County Council, falling under the services category with a focus on welfare services for children and young people. This tender, currently in the open phase, adheres to the Light Touch Regime as specified in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The submission deadline for this tender is set for noon on Wednesday, 19th January 2022, with the contract beginning on 1st April 2022 and running until 31st March 2023, with an option to extend for a further year. The procurement employs an open procedure, allowing various participants to express their interest in joining the Rolling Select List.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing foster care and welfare services, particularly those specialising in support for children and young people. Given that new entrants can join the Rolling Select List at annual review points, this tender offers a chance for both established providers and emerging companies to participate in a competitive environment. Businesses that can meet the minimum standards outlined in the Business Questionnaire, can demonstrate their capacity for providing quality care services, and are prepared to navigate potential enhanced probity checks related to organised crime risks will be particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts.

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Notice Title

Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk (2022 review point)

Notice Description

The Foster Care Rolling Select List is reviewed annually, this is the fourth annual review point. New entrants have the opportunity to join the Rolling Select List at these review points and the provider tiers will also be re evaluated.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note that the advertised contract value is the potential total value of all placements made via the Foster Care Rolling Select List for the period of the contract and the extension period. For contractors on the Foster Care Rolling Select List there is no guarantee of placements. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The contract period is 1st July 2018 to 31st March 2023 with the option to extend for up to 12 months until 31st March 2024. The deadline date for submissions of the tender for the 2022 1st April review point is noon on Wednesday 19th January 2022. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted.

Renewal: Please see description above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ff84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030733-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katrina.browning@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473264490

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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