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ESCC - RP - Approved List for the Provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care

East Sussex County Council

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17 Dec 2024 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council, in collaboration with Brighton and Hove City Council, is conducting a procurement process titled "ESCC - RP - Approved List for the Provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care". This procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, specifically targeting the provision of foster care. The location for this procurement includes regions UKJ21 and UKJ22. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepted electronically via an open procedure. Key dates include the deadline for tender submission on 6th February 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the contract period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with potential extensions up to 24 months. The total value of the procurement is £66,884,400 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of foster care services to be included in the approved list, which is utilised by multiple councils within South East England. Existing providers can secure and renew their positions, while new providers can vie for inclusion, offering their services in a competitive marketplace. Businesses specialising in health and social work, particularly those experienced in foster care, stand to benefit greatly, as being part of the approved list could lead to consistent referral opportunities. Suitable businesses are those capable of delivering high-standard foster care services and can meet the council's requirements and deadlines for submission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC - RP - Approved List for the Provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council ("the Council") currently holds an approved list of providers (the "Approved List") for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services for 4 years, with an option to extend this by a further 2 years and is seeking to further add to this by reopening the approved list to offer opportunity for providers within the market to apply to join. The list of pre-approved providers will also be made accessible for West Sussex County Council to utilise throughout the duration of the Approved List term. The Council(s) do not guarantee any minimum level of referral activity via this List and reserves the right to utilise alternative routes for comparable provision if required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 Existing Providers

Renewal: Allowed for Extension available up to 24-months.

Lot 2

Lot 2 New Provider Applications

Renewal: An allowed for extension of up to 24-months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040561-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,884,400 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£88,664,400 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
East Sussex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
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
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove, TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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