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title: "Independent Fostering Agency Contracts"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-11"
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# Independent Fostering Agency Contracts

Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09d6540d-3ffe-40fc-898b-fe3a1cf34662

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## Summary

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for "Independent Fostering Agency Contracts" under the health and social work services category. The awarded contract, which is off-framework, amounts to GBP 2,352,300 and will run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement process, categorised under "Other - 455 - Exemption", involved a tender period that ended on 31st March 2024. The project location is specified as the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the health and social work services industry. Suitable for various fostering agencies, the contract can aid in expanding their market presence and operational scale. Organisations like Acorn Care, Action for Children, Foster Cares Ltd, and Orchard Care Homes have been awarded, highlighting a competitive and diverse supplier engagement. Businesses specialising in fostering services will find this contract conducive to growth and community impact.

## Notice

Independent Fostering Agency Contracts (off framework). The contract value stated is the total budget available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fe4d10-b92e-405e-89d6-a20bf08499ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - 455 - Exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,352,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACORN CARE; ACTION FOR CHILDREN; FOSTER CARES; ORCHARD CARE HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fe4d10-b92e-405e-89d6-a20bf08499ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fe4d10-b92e-405e-89d6-a20bf08499ba
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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