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title: "Quotation for the Provision of Independant Fostering Mediation and Advice Service"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-10-11"
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# Quotation for the Provision of Independant Fostering Mediation and Advice Service

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0af3190b-67b1-4d7e-a386-93f957edfe96

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has initiated a tender for the provision of an Independent Fostering Mediation and Advice Service. This service falls under the main procurement category of social work and related services, with a contract value of £35,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline set for October 21st, 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on November 16th, 2022, and end on November 15th, 2027, providing opportunities for businesses in the services sector.

Businesses, particularly those in the social work and related services industry, are well-suited to compete for this tender opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the location for service delivery is specified as England, United Kingdom. Interested parties can contact Kristine Goodliffe at Sunderland City Council for further details. This tender offers a chance for businesses to contribute to ensuring foster carers have access to independent advice, mediation, and support when needed.

## Notice

Together for Children (Sunderland) has a statutory duty to offer fostering and mediation services, which will be delivered by an independent provider This service aims to ensure that foster carers have access to independent advice, mediation and support when facing an allegation, concern, or complaint against them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290269da-198f-4f41-b679-4582776da5f7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2022 - 15 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| 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

- 11 Oct 2022 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290269da-198f-4f41-b679-4582776da5f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290269da-198f-4f41-b679-4582776da5f7
  11th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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