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Fostering Agency Framework Agreement 2022

Norfolk County Council

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21 Feb 2022 at 15:25

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10 Dec 2021 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has established a Framework Agreement titled "Fostering Agency Framework Agreement 2022", aimed at improving foster care services within the United Kingdom's health and social work sector. This procurement process, initiated under the open procedure, is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 18 February 2022. The framework has a total estimated value of £50,000,000 and is designed for multiple suppliers to facilitate services across various regions, specifically in areas like Norwich and Gorleston. The contract duration allows for a maximum extension of up to 60 months, enhancing flexibility for future service requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the fostering services industry, particularly suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations with expertise in child welfare and social work. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality fostering placements and support services, particularly those involved in social work and welfare, should consider participating. With the engagement of the market in the early stages and potential future openings for new applicants, this framework could provide a notable competitive advantage to those well-prepared to meet the standards set by Norfolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fostering Agency Framework Agreement 2022

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wished to revise the current Framework for Fostering Agencies for existing and new providers. Further to Paragraph 3 of the Best Value Statutory Guidance issued by the Secretary of State for Local Government in September 2011, the Council engaged with the market to further understand options for delivery. The meetings informed providers of our intentions and what we hope to achieve, to ascertain what potential providers see as areas of risk, to discuss the specifications, contractual terms and what (if anything) would stop interested parties from applying. Notes and slides from these meetings were published as clarifications.

Lot Information

Standard Foster Placement

Standard Foster Placement aged 0-10 and Standard Foster Placement aged 11+

Renewal: The framework agreement may be extended by for a period or periods of time up to a further 60 months.

Enhanced Foster Placement

Enhanced Foster Placement aged 0-10 and Enhanced Foster Placement aged 11+

Renewal: The framework agreement may be extended by for a period or periods of time up to a further 60 months

Complex

Complex - This lot is for 3a CWD aged 0-10, 3a CWD aged 11+, 3b Parent and Child Foster Placement (all ages)and 3c Step Down (Premium)

Renewal: The framework agreement may be extended for a period or periods of time up to a further 60 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ffa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004832-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
We may wish to reopen the framework and invite new Providers to apply. The timeline for this will depend on client need.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Beams Foster Care and Family Services

Break

By the Bridge (CareTech Community Services Limited)

Compass Fostering East Limited

Foster Care Associates (FCA)

National Fostering Agency

Regional Foster Families Ltd

The Adolescent & Children’s Trust

To the Moon and Back Foster Care Ltd

Further Information

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