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title: "ARFQ - Foster Placement IFP104 - 17"
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# ARFQ - Foster Placement IFP104 - 17

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b346c7f-1ffd-4fc2-99fa-8c1fae6a6864

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## Summary

Sefton Council is seeking proposals for a foster placement service in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically for Child A, who requires a permanent placement following a period in interim residential care. The tender titled "ARFQ - Foster Placement IFP104 - 17" has a total contract value of £166,400 and is currently in the active tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 30th August 2017, and the contract period is set to commence on 8th September 2017, lasting until 30th September 2021. This procurement follows an open procedure method.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in foster care and placements. Competing for this contract allows businesses to expand their reach within the local community of Sefton and demonstrate their capability in providing essential social services, thereby enhancing their reputation and fostering future collaborative opportunities.

## Notice

A Foster placement is required for Child A who is currently placed in an interim residential placement. This is not a long-term placement and Child A requires a permanent foster placement in order to form attachments and address any underlying issues. Child A requires a sense of permanence and is currently looking forward to a placement where they can settled until 18.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0afd6b62-b00d-4c1e-93db-0147c860c06c |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,400 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2017 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0afd6b62-b00d-4c1e-93db-0147c860c06c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0afd6b62-b00d-4c1e-93db-0147c860c06c
  22nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cf270e4d-3587-e711-80e4-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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