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title: "White Rose Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Electronic Market Place (EMP)"
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# White Rose Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Electronic Market Place (EMP)

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05b897c2-1e35-4521-be8e-2fcbcc493cd2

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## Summary

The Leeds City Council is currently conducting a tender for the "White Rose Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Electronic Market Place (EMP)" project, which aims to provide children with approved foster families in a safe and supportive environment. This procurement falls under the industry category of social work and related services, with an estimated contract value of £90 million. The tender is open and will close on 5th November 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and extend until 31st March 2032. The open procedure has been initiated to ensure a transparent and competitive selection process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in fostering services. Companies experienced in providing social care solutions, creating supportive family environments, or offering related services will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract can lead to substantial contribution to the community while fostering brand recognition and expanding service offerings in the social work sector.

## Notice

The overall requirement of this contract is that children will be placed with families who have been assessed and approved to provide a secure, warm, safe and supportive environment in which they can develop in all aspects of their lives

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3300a674-f4ad-4783-9fcf-1225b2d7b230 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 18:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3300a674-f4ad-4783-9fcf-1225b2d7b230

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3300a674-f4ad-4783-9fcf-1225b2d7b230
  24th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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