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title: "A foster placement for child who has a diagnosis of autism and learning difficulties (IFP35-16)"
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# A foster placement for child who has a diagnosis of autism and learning difficulties (IFP35-16)

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0421324a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Sefton Council is seeking proposals for a foster placement for a young person diagnosed with autism and learning difficulties, listed under the tender titled "A foster placement for child who has a diagnosis of autism and learning difficulties (IFP35-16)." This procurement falls within the health and social work services category, and the tender is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 12 August 2016, while the contract period is set from 25 August 2016 to 25 August 2020. The services required must be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, making it ideal for local service providers.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in fostering services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in supporting young individuals with special needs, especially those involving autism and learning disabilities, will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract not only provides a means to expand service offerings but also fosters growth within the community by addressing critical social needs.

## Notice

Sefton Council is funding a foster placement for a young person who has a diagnosis of autism and learning difficulties. As part of this package, the following service is required (note-this is a single package of care for one individual).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d0cda1-233b-4d16-aa6b-fd08528a9e77 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2016 - 25 Aug 2020 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3UU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d0cda1-233b-4d16-aa6b-fd08528a9e77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d0cda1-233b-4d16-aa6b-fd08528a9e77
  10th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e9e19c7a-fa5e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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