Tender

Provision of a Foster Panel Chairperson

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 13:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 15:05

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Caerphilly County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of a Foster Panel Chairperson. This contract seeks a qualified individual to act as the Independent Chair for the Council's Foster Panel, adhering to the Regulated Fostering Services (Wales) Regulations 2019. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with a delivery location in the UKL16 region of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified as CCBC/PS2829/25/TY, has a submission deadline of 28th July 2025, preceded by an enquiry period ending on 21st July 2025. This open competition, classified as a 'below threshold' procurement, is expected to commence its contract period on 1st October 2025 and run until 30th September 2034.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for individuals and organisations specialising in social services and related sectors. The role calls for expertise in fostering regulations, making it ideal for professionals with experience in social care leadership or governance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a competitive landscape where quality and pricing each account for 80% and 20% of the evaluation criteria, respectively. The procurement aligns with the light-touch regime, allowing for streamlined engagement via electronic submissions, offering a robust platform for businesses to showcase their compliance and service quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Foster Panel Chairperson

Notice Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council, Social Services Department (The Council) is tendering an opportunity for the provision of a foster panel chairperson who is a suitably qualified individual (the Service Provider) to act as the Independent Chair of the Council's Foster Panel in line with the requirements set out in PART 5 of The Regulated Fostering Services (Wales) Regulations 2019. The membership requirements, terms of reference and functions of fostering panels are set out in: The Regulated Fostering Services (Services Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2019; Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016; The Fostering Panels (Establishment and Functions) (Wales) Regulations 2018; the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services 2011 and; the Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations Volume IV - Fostering Services 2011. Aims of the Service The overall aims of this provision are: * To Chair the Council's Fostering Panel. * To ensure that the Panel remains in line with regulations, policy and legislation. * To ensure the Panel members are aware of their roles and to facilitate the involvement of all Panel members. * To make clear, evidenced recommendations. * To ensure the Panel is efficient and professional, and to provide clarity where required. The Service Provider will act as the independent Chair of the Fostering Panel and be available to chair the panel on a fortnightly basis as set out in advance by the Council Full Details can be found in the tender documents (ITT) The Evaluation criteria shall follow a three-stage process as outlined below Selection Criteria Pass/Fail Quality 80% Price 20% Quality Criteria will be divided into categories consisting of the following sub-criteria and weightings: Tender Response 30 Presentation 40 Interview 30 Full details are outlined in the tender documents (ITT) Tender documents can be found on Proactis Plaza the Councils e-tendering solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05512a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038265-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2034 Over 5 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
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Sellwood
Contact Email
sellwhl@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01443863283

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys
Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Further Information

Notice Documents

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