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Advice and Mediation for Foster Carers

Norfolk County Council

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23 Jan 2024 at 17:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is seeking to award a contract for the provision of an independent advice and mediation service for foster carers. The procurement is designated under the CPV code for social work and related services. The contract value is £350,000, and it involves the provision of services. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a contract duration of 3,600 days. The deadline for tender submissions is 22nd February 2024, and the award period starts immediately after the tender period.

This tender by the Norfolk County Council presents an opportunity for businesses providing social work and related services to foster carers to compete for a substantial contract. Companies offering guidance services and social work services without accommodation are well-suited to participate in this tender. The contract allows for renewal, giving successful bidders the potential for an extended engagement. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing transparency and equal opportunity for interested suppliers to engage through written and electronic submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advice and Mediation for Foster Carers

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to award a contract to a Provider to deliver an independent advice and mediation service which can be purchased by fostering services in England. It is designed for the following service users: foster carers, their families and members of the fostering service's staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council wishes to award a contract to a Provider to deliver an independent advice and mediation service which can be purchased by fostering services in England. It is designed for the following service users: foster carers, their families and members of the fostering service's staff.The service does not seek to replace the support provided by the fostering service to the carer. It aims to complement it; therefore, it is essential that ongoing communication is maintained for swift resolution of any issues that may originate from either appropriate challenge, miscommunication or issues around practice on any part. The often isolated and sometimes vulnerable position of many carers means that they need access to an independent source of advice and support in addition to that provided by the fostering team.Advice and mediation workers advise carers by phone, letter, e-mail or in person about any aspect of fostering that requires independent, confidential advice. If allegations or complaints have been received about carers, advice and mediation workers prioritise working with them. As well as listening to and advising carers and their families, workers may support carers to interpret and respond to written material.As part of their job, advice and mediation workers work with each fostering service to ensure that carers are aware of the service and encouraged to use it.

Renewal: The initial contract period is for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 84 months. The value is based on entire duration of the contract including any extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0433f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002340-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

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