Planning

Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) (PIN Notice)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Feb 2024 at 10:41

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, and Luton Council are jointly planning to recommission the Approved Provider List for Independent Fostering Agencies in 2045/25. Interested agencies will have the opportunity to provide homes for looked after children in the area. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with applications expected in Autumn 2024. An upcoming Provider Engagement Event is scheduled for Tuesday 19th March, offering a chance for interested providers to learn more and engage with the councils for feedback.

This tender for Independent Fostering Agencies presents a valuable growth opportunity for agencies in the welfare services sector, particularly those focused on children and young people. Businesses offering fostering services or related support may find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The procurement process includes a consultation phase with internal stakeholders and agencies, providing potential bidders with the opportunity to align their offerings with the councils' needs and specifications. The future notice date for this procurement is set for September 30th, indicating the timeline for further steps in this contracting process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) (PIN Notice)

Notice Description

Independent Fostering Agency - Approved Provider List Opportunity Central Bedfordshire Council, Bedford Borough Council and Luton Council as strategic partners, will be opening up an opportunity for IFA's to join their Approved Provider List (APL) when this is recommissioned in 2045/25 and be part of a committed and trusted suite of providers that offer homes to our looked after children. We are looking to invite applications in Autumn of 2024 and are currently in the process of consulting internal stakeholders, agencies and children on a remodelled specification. We would like to invite interested providers to a virtual Provider Engagement Event on Tuesday 19th March at 2pm - 3pm. Agenda * Needs across the area * Sharing of the draft specification for comment or feedback * Opportunity for providers to give their views, feedback and to ask questions around joining an Approved Provider List Please contact Shelley Cummings at shelley.cummings@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk to confirm your attendance or with any queries. An MS Teams link will be forwarded to all those who confirm attendance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Independent Fostering Agency - Approved Provider List Opportunity Central Bedfordshire Council, Bedford Borough Council and Luton Council as strategic partners, will be opening up an opportunity for IFA's to join their Approved Provider List (APL) when this is recommissioned in 2045/25 and be part of a committed and trusted suite of providers that offer homes to our looked after children. We are looking to invite applications in Autumn of 2024 and are currently in the process of consulting internal stakeholders, agencies and children on a remodelled specification. We would like to invite interested providers to a virtual Provider Engagement Event on Tuesday 19th March at 2pm - 3pm. Agenda * Needs across the area * Sharing of the draft specification for comment or feedback * Opportunity for providers to give their views, feedback and to ask questions around joining an Approved Provider List Please contact Shelley Cummings at shelley.cummings@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk to confirm your attendance or with any queries. An MS Teams link will be forwarded to all those who confirm attendance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04363e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003315-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

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
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Henry Masih
Contact Email
henry.masih@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234718711

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

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