--- title: "West Midlands Fostering Framework 2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d502b77-a089-49dc-9ba2-ae0aed662c1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d502b77-a089-49dc-9ba2-ae0aed662c1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d502b77-a089-49dc-9ba2-ae0aed662c1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d502b77-a089-49dc-9ba2-ae0aed662c1c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-16" --- # West Midlands Fostering Framework 2020 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d502b77-a089-49dc-9ba2-ae0aed662c1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d502b77-a089-49dc-9ba2-ae0aed662c1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d502b77-a089-49dc-9ba2-ae0aed662c1c.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "West Midlands Fostering Framework 2020" is being conducted by Sandwell Children's Trust, based in the West Midlands, UK. This open procedure is aimed at establishing foster care placements for children and is initiated under the light touch regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender is currently active, with a closing date set for 28th October 2019 at 12:00 noon. The estimated annual value of the contract is approximately £133 million, and the contract period will span from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for providers specialised in social work services with or without accommodation. Businesses experienced in fostering care solutions and child welfare services are particularly well-suited to compete for this framework. Companies looking to expand their service offerings in the child care sector in the West Midlands can leverage this multi-council framework, which enables collaboration with several local authorities, potentially increasing their market reach and client base. ## Notice Sandwell Children's Trust is seeking to identify suitable providers offering foster carers placements for children by undertaking a procurement exercise. This procurement is being undertaken by Sandwell Children's Trust ("the Trust") in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The services being procured fall under Schedule 3 of the regulations and are subject to the light touch regime. The following organisations will be able to call-off against the framework contract and are referenced in the OJEU Notice: Birmingham Children's Trust, Coventry City Council, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Herefordshire Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandwell Children's Trust, Shropshire County Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council, Stoke-On-Trent City Council, Borough of Telford & Wrekin , Walsall Council, Warwickshire County Council, Wolverhampton City Council and Worcestershire Children First. The estimated annual contract value is PS133m. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being issued using Sandwell Trust's e-tendering system 'in-tend', and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using this system. Therefore all interested providers must via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home Tender Closing Date: 28th October 2019 at 12:00 noon. Additional information: This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being issued using Sandwell Trust's e-tendering system 'in-tend', and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using this system. Therefore all interested providers must via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home Tender Closing Date: 28th October 2019 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602734bb-198a-4776-9d65-ca2d5bb0535c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 16 Sep 2019 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602734bb-198a-4776-9d65-ca2d5bb0535c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602734bb-198a-4776-9d65-ca2d5bb0535c 16th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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