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title: "The Provision of Independent Fostering Agency Services - Re-Opening 2019"
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# The Provision of Independent Fostering Agency Services - Re-Opening 2019

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b3c2b82-638f-4d1d-b000-c14f75d10eea

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Southampton City Council for the tender titled "The Provision of Independent Fostering Agency Services - Re-Opening 2019." This framework aims to secure independent foster care placements for children and young people within the health and social work services industry. The procurement is currently in the open stage, with the tender period set to close on 10 January 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2021. The delivery addresses are located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the social care sector, particularly organisations that specialise in fostering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement is classified as suitable for them. Companies that can provide innovative and effective independent fostering services would be particularly well-positioned to succeed in this framework and are advised to prepare their bids in advance of the closure date.

## Notice

Framework for the provision of independent foster care placements for children and young people. This is for the re-opening.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0890b638-8b88-462b-8371-14e090670c43 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2019 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0890b638-8b88-462b-8371-14e090670c43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0890b638-8b88-462b-8371-14e090670c43
  27th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/index.cfm
  e-portal

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