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ESCC - ME Approved List for The Provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2022 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council are inviting Independent Foster Care Agencies to apply to join a new hybrid framework/DPS Light Touch Regime 'Approved List' for the purchase of foster care placements. The procurement process entails agencies demonstrating effective business models and a good or outstanding Ofsted inspection rating. The contract will run for an initial four-year period starting on April 1, 2023, with a possible extension of up to six years. The framework aims to commence operations from April 1, 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for Independent Foster Care Agencies with proven business models and strong inspection ratings to expand their services. Businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those offering foster care placements, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The process involves engaging with the East Sussex County Council as the lead authority and aligning with the specified contract dates and requirements.

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Notice Title

ESCC - ME Approved List for The Provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council (Participating Authorities) is inviting Independent Foster Care Agencies to apply to join a new hybrid framework/DPS Light Touch Regime 'Approved List' for the purchase of foster care placements as required.Agencies wishing to be considered will be able to demonstrate effective business models, and that the latest Ofsted inspection for the relevant Registered Office(s) be an overall quality rating of good or outstanding. The Approved List Agreement will be with East Sussex County Council (The Lead Authority) and will be for an initial four (4) year period to commence on the 1 April 2023 until the 31 March 2027. There will be an option for the Lead Authority to extend the Framework Agreement for a further period of 2 years to a potential maximum term of 6 years.East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council will commence using this framework from the 1 April 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council (Participating Authorities) is inviting Independent Foster Care Agencies to apply to join a new hybrid framework/DPS Light Touch Regime 'Approved List' for the purchase of foster care placements as required.Agencies wishing to be considered will be able to demonstrate effective business models, and that the latest Ofsted inspection for the relevant Registered Office(s) be an overall quality rating of good or outstanding.The Approved List Agreement will be with East Sussex County Council (The Lead Authority) and will be for an initial four (4) year period to commence on the 1 April 2023 until the 31 March 2027. There will be an option for the Lead Authority to extend the Framework Agreement for a further period of 2 years to a potential maximum term of 6 years.East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council will commence using this framework from the 1 April 2023. West Sussex County Council may commence using this framework at later date to be determined in the initial period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038acd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034404-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mandi Edwards
Contact Email
mandi.edwards@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

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