--- title: "MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - LB Croydon Framework for Residential and Independent Fostering Agency for Children Looked After (APPA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-039455fc-8c4b-44e3-b865-5728c6dd1170" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-039455fc-8c4b-44e3-b865-5728c6dd1170" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-039455fc-8c4b-44e3-b865-5728c6dd1170.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-039455fc-8c4b-44e3-b865-5728c6dd1170.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON" published: "2024-07-05" --- # MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - LB Croydon Framework for Residential and Independent Fostering Agency for Children Looked After (APPA) Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-039455fc-8c4b-44e3-b865-5728c6dd1170 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-039455fc-8c4b-44e3-b865-5728c6dd1170) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-039455fc-8c4b-44e3-b865-5728c6dd1170.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Croydon is organising a Market Engagement Event for the framework of services of residential and independent fostering agencies within the borough. The event aims to refresh existing services and attract new providers. The event will take place on Monday 22nd July 2024 at Bernard Weatherill House, Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA. The tender is in the open stage and the deadline for submissions is 19th July 2024. The procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category. This tender opportunity by the London Borough of Croydon presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises to offer services in the health and social work sector. Businesses interested in providing residential and independent fostering services for children and young people in Croydon should consider participating. The duration of the contract spans from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026, providing a stable opportunity for growth and service provision. ## Notice MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - LB Croydon Framework for Residential and Independent Fostering Agency for Children Looked After (APPA) This is not a call for competition. We would like to bring your attention to an exciting new opportunity to refresh the existing framework of services of residential and independent fostering agencies within the Borough of Croydon. We are holding a provider open event and presentation on the Monday 22nd July 2024 and we would greatly appreciate your attendance and contribution. We welcome both providers who are currently on the APPA and those not. This event is designed to promote this opportunity and to describe to the market the current population, unmet demand and anticipated projections of future demand for services that inform our drivers and commissioning intentions. The Council are looking to increase the opportunities for Croydon's children and young people to remain in borough. The Bidder's Event details: Date: Monday 22nd July 2024 Time: 10am-1pm Location: Bernard Weatherill House, Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA Please register your interest to attend by clicking on the express your interest button, and send us a message including the following details: The name of your organisation The name and job title of the delegates The email addresses of the delegates. Additional information: Please sign up to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/ and register your interest to attend by clicking on the express your interest button, and send us a message including the following details: The name of your organisation The name and job title of the delegates The email addresses of the delegates. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bdc5817-8c5a-464a-aa8e-805ff2593aba | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2024 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bdc5817-8c5a-464a-aa8e-805ff2593aba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bdc5817-8c5a-464a-aa8e-805ff2593aba 5th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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