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Cumbria County Council Foster Care Framework

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria County Council is currently seeking bids for the "Cumbria County Council Foster Care Framework" contract, aimed at providing essential foster care services for children in care. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category within the services sector, and the tendering process has commenced as of 7th July 2022. Interested parties should take note of any specific deadlines associated with this tender, and the service will be regulated by Ofsted, requiring providers to be registered as Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) and meet performance standards as outlined in the service specification.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in fostering and child welfare. Organisations that have the capacity to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children will be well-suited to compete for this framework. Additionally, those familiar with regulatory compliance, such as the Fostering Services Regulations 2011, will have a competitive edge. Engaging with this framework can facilitate business growth in developing relationships with local authorities and expanding service offerings in the realm of children's care services.

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Notice Title

Cumbria County Council Foster Care Framework

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of foster care services for children who are looked after. The overall requirement 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. Providers will be registered as an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) and will be governed by the Fostering Services Regulations 2011 and any subsequent changes. The service will be regulated and inspected by Ofsted. Provision must be rated requires improvement or better. Please refer to the service specification for more details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034f49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018593-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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