Planning

Forward to Foster

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 07:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Forward to Foster" is being organised by Derbyshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Matlock, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically aimed at welfare services for children and young people. It seeks to increase fostering sufficiency and support children transitioning from residential to foster care. Currently in the planning stage, with a communication regarding future plans expected by 25th November 2025, the contract period is set to commence on 6th January 2026 and conclude on 5th January 2027, with potential for extension until January 2033. The contract is valued at approximately £8,000,000, with a gross amount of £9,600,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in child welfare services and fostering support, offering participation in a high-value contract. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive care and support services for young people would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a business's portfolio and expand its presence in the public sector by aligning with the strategic objectives of local government programmes aiming to improve child welfare outcomes in the UK. As the procurement progresses from the planning to the tender stage, interested businesses should prepare to meet the outlined requirements and deadlines to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forward to Foster

Notice Description

Service to increase fostering sufficiency, to support children to move from residential care to foster care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051281
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021028-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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