Award

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

14 Jul 2022 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently managing the "Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers," a procurement process classified under health and social work services. This initiative solicits application submissions until 31st March 2026, allowing for a possible two-year extension. The framework became active on 1st April 2022, with recent contract awards effective until 30th June 2022. The procurement method employed is the light touch regime, facilitating a functional approach to managing suppliers in this sector. The location for this procurement is in Bath, part of the UKK12 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in fostering and related social services, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined in the framework. Suppliers that specialise in offering independent fostering services, including those with a focus on innovative care solutions and social work support, are ideally positioned to compete. With a robust competitive environment, agencies that can demonstrate compliance with local authority standards and evidence successful outcomes in child welfare may find valuable prospects for growth in their offerings.

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Notice Title

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers

Notice Description

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers April 2022 - March 2026 Bath & North East Somerset Council (the Council) has put in place the above Flexible Framework (applying the flexibilities of the light touch regime). The Council has received applications to join the Flexible Framework and has awarded successful Suppliers onto the Framework. The Framework will remain open up to 31st March 2026 with an option to extend for a further two years and the Council will continue to receive and consider applications to join the Framework until such closing date. This Contract Award Notice relates to call-off contracts which have been awarded under the Framework with effect from 1st April 2022 to 30th June 2022 (inclusive). See details of awarded call-off contracts at the following link: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/find-out-what-we-are-spending

Lot Information

Lot 1

Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers April 2022 - March 2026 Bath & North East Somerset Council (the Council) has put in place the above Flexible Framework (applying the flexibilities of the light touch regime). The Council has received applications to join the Flexible Framework and has awarded successful Suppliers onto the Framework. The Framework will remain open up to 31st March 2026 with an option to extend for a further two years and the Council will continue to receive and consider applications to join the Framework until such closing date. This Contract Award Notice relates to call-off contracts which have been awarded under the Framework with effect from 1st April 2022 to 30th June 2022 (inclusive). See details of awarded call-off contracts at the following link: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/find-out-what-we-are-spending

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035222
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019322-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Cheryl Hansford
Contact Email
cheryl_hansford@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1225477273

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ADOLESCENT AND CHILDREN'S TRUST

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