Contract Modification (under PCR 2015 Regulation 72) to the London Borough of Sutton Independent Fostering Accommodation Framework

London Borough of Sutton

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27 Apr 2022 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton is seeking to enhance its Independent Fostering Accommodation Framework through a contract modification. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Sutton, United Kingdom. The procurement method for this project is an open procedure, currently in the Award stage, with the modification allowing for an additional 12 months following the original contract's expiry on 1 January 2022. The modification was necessary due to impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic, with an estimated spend not exceeding 50% of the original contract value, which ranges between £20 million and £26 million.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fostering and care services, particularly for those capable of handling various levels of challenging behaviours in children and young people. Businesses that provide social work services, including those with experience in enhanced and complex placements, would be well-suited to compete. The framework includes different lots catering to standard, enhanced, and complex placements, allowing providers to showcase their capabilities in delivering tailored care for vulnerable children.

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Notice Title

Contract Modification (under PCR 2015 Regulation 72) to the London Borough of Sutton Independent Fostering Accommodation Framework

Notice Description

In March 2018, The London borough of Sutton concluded a framework agreement for a group of economic operators to supply services under an Independent Fostering Accommodation Framework following a formal OJEU open procurement procedure. For reference, the OJEU document number for the contract notice (published on 17 May 2017) is 2017/S 096-189231; and the OJEU document number for the contract award notice (published on 23 May 2018) is 2018/S 097-221718. The framework was due to expire on 1 January 2022. The contract value was between (GBP) 20 000 000.00 and 26 000 000.00. On 9 December 2021, the above named authority modified the framework for up to 12 months. The modification was under regulation 72 (1) ( c ) of the publication contract regulations on the grounds that the authority or the market were in a position to tender or bid for a new framework following the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on resources. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and the estimated spend over the 12 months (PS800,000) will not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Standard

A child or young person requiring a standard placement may have no or some challenging behaviours. These behaviours would have been identified as a risk, but are not considered to be of significant risk to the child or young person or another individual. Examples of the challenging behaviours may include, but are not limited to: * Sexualised behaviour * A diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of ADHD * Difficulties with education and learning * Disruptive behaviour * Verbal abuse

Lot No: 2 Enhanced

A child or young person requiring an Enhanced placement may have a disability or has experienced trauma which has resulted in the child or young person having challenging behavioural issues. The degree of this disability and challenging behaviours mean the child or young person requires an additional level of support and experienced care to achieve their outcomes. Examples of the behaviours that may be displayed include, but not limited to: * Being in crisis with challenging behaviour; * Highly sexualised behaviour; * Significant self-harm and risk taking behaviours; * Profound mental health difficulties The London Borough of Sutton modified the framework for up to 12 months. The modification was under regulation 72 (1) ( c ) of the publication contract regulations on the grounds that the authority or the market were in a position to tender or bid for a new framework following the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on resources. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and the estimated spend over the 12 months will not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement.

Lot 3 - Complex

The children and young people seeking a Complex placement may have a severe disability or experienced trauma which has resulted in the child or young person having significantly challenging behavioural issues. The level of need of the child or young person will require very specialist and experienced foster care and services. The child or young person may also be looking to step down from a Residential Children's Home or they are at risk, due to previous placement breakdowns, of moving into a Residential Children's Home. The London Borough of Sutton modified the framework for up to 12 months. The modification was under regulation 72 (1) ( c ) of the publication contract regulations on the grounds that the authority or the market were in a position to tender or bid for a new framework following the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on resources. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and the estimated spend over the 12 months will not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0330e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010824-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Sutton
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Postcode Area
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI6 Outer London - South

Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

Affinity Fostering Services

Affinity Fostering Services Ltd

Anchor Foster Services Ltd

Be My Family Fostering Agency

Blue Sky Fostering

By The Bridge Limited

Compass Fostering London Limited

Cornerways Fostering Services Ltd

Credo Care Ltd

Croham Services for Children

Ethelbert Children's Services

Fostering People Ltd

Fostering for You Ltd

Heath Farm Childrens Services

Homefinding and Fostering

Integrated Services Programme (ISP)

Kasper Ltd

Next Step Fostering

Orange Grove Foster Care Ltd

Ownlife Fostering Ltd

Parallel Parents

Sunbeam Fostering Agency Ltd

Supported Fostering Services

The Foster Care Agency

The National Fostering Agency Ltd

Xcel 2000 Fostercare Services Ltd

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