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title: "SPS00847 FOSTER CARER REVIEW SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0426d692-73d9-4478-a70b-9bbf08e70616"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-04-26"
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# SPS00847 FOSTER CARER REVIEW SERVICE

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0426d692-73d9-4478-a70b-9bbf08e70616

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the "SPS00847 FOSTER CARER REVIEW SERVICE," aiming to provide annual reviews for approximately 170 foster carers registered with the council. This tender, classified under health and social work services, is currently active, with a total contract value of £120,000. The tender period will conclude on 26 May 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2017 and will last until 1 August 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting a broad range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social care services. Businesses with expertise in foster care management, social work, or related support services would be well-equipped to compete. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses could contribute to vital services while enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the social care sector.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council wish to commission a Contractor to deliver a foster carer reviewing service to undertake an annual foster carer review for each of the foster carers, (including family and friend foster carers) registered with Northumberland County Council. Where the practice or an issue of significance arises in respect of any foster carer an additional foster carer review will be required. The basis for this tender is the need to undertake approximately 170 reviews per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2be6a98-bdb1-4c6b-b593-64a0669a5c5f |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 1 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2017 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2be6a98-bdb1-4c6b-b593-64a0669a5c5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2be6a98-bdb1-4c6b-b593-64a0669a5c5f
  26th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  Link to obtain tender documents

## Notice URLs

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

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