Planning

Early Market Engagement - External Fostering

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Jan 2022 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is initiating an early market engagement process titled "Early Market Engagement - External Fostering," focused on the provision of external fostering services in the Eastern region of the UK. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the council exploring collaborative commissioning arrangements among local authorities. The process aims to engage with service providers and share insights regarding the upcoming opportunities. Key activities associated with this engagement are set to unfold, with a future notice expected on 17 January 2022. The procurement falls under the category of social work and related services, indicating the nature of the required services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work, particularly those offering fostering services or related support. Companies that specialise in child and family services are well-suited to participate in this market engagement, as they will be able to showcase their capabilities to local authorities and influence future commissioning strategies. The collaborative approach by Essex County Council and its regional partners may create avenues for partnerships and growth, helping businesses to secure contracts that contribute to societal welfare while expanding their operations.

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Notice Title

Early Market Engagement - External Fostering

Notice Description

Local Authorities across the Eastern region are exploring future commissioning arrangements for the provision of External Fostering and the value of doing this together. In order to do this Essex County Council will be hosting a market engagement with fellow commissioners from across the region, to share our thinking with the market and commence discussions with providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Local Authorities across the Eastern region are exploring future commissioning arrangements for the provision of External Fostering and the value of doing this together. In order to do this Essex County Council will be hosting a market engagement with fellow commissioners from across the region, to share our thinking with the market and commence discussions with providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030b9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001283-2022
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jan 2022Expired
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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Clair Mandara
Contact Email
clair.mandara@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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