--- title: "Dorset Fostering Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0dd597ed-994b-48ca-8af5-ed3a5d957eda" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0dd597ed-994b-48ca-8af5-ed3a5d957eda" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dd597ed-994b-48ca-8af5-ed3a5d957eda.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dd597ed-994b-48ca-8af5-ed3a5d957eda.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL" published: "2020-06-25" --- # Dorset Fostering Service Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dd597ed-994b-48ca-8af5-ed3a5d957eda [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0dd597ed-994b-48ca-8af5-ed3a5d957eda) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dd597ed-994b-48ca-8af5-ed3a5d957eda.json) ## Summary Dorset Council is initiating a market engagement process for the "Dorset Fostering Service," focusing on health and social work services within the South West region of England. The engagement aims to review the delivery of the Fostering service and encourage potential partnerships. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 25 September 2020, with a virtual event scheduled for 9 July 2020 at 10:00 am. The event aims to discuss opportunities for forming a new legal entity as part of a joint venture to enhance service delivery. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses seeking to collaborate in the health and social care sector, particularly those with a strategic vision and the capacity to deliver operational services at high standards. Enterprises involved in fostering services, social work, or related fields would be well-suited to participate, especially those looking to innovate in service delivery and improve outcomes for looked after children. Engaging in this process could lead to new partnerships and growth within this critical area of public service. ## Notice Dorset Fostering Service - Market Engagement Event to be held on Thursday 9th July 10 am to 10.45 am. Dorset Council is in the process of reviewing how our Fostering service is delivered. We want to * drive service improvement * improve the future sustainability of the service * achieve better outcomes for children. We are interested in talking to the market about a potential partnership opportunity and are therefore hosting a virtual event on Teams on 9 July 2020 at 10:00am - 10.45 am followed by bookable 30 minute 1 to 1 appointments to discuss this opportunity with the panel. An additional day of appointments is reserved for Friday 10th July. We would like to discuss the potential of forming a new legal entity as part of a joint venture to provide our fostering service. The partner would need to demonstrate a strategic view and the ability to deliver an operational service to a high standard. This event will provide an overview of * Dorset's approach to providing sufficiency for looked after children * Dorset's existing Fostering service * The potential partnership opportunity * Question and answers If you are interested in attending the event, please register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dorset-fostering-service-market-engagement-tickets-110994589806 . Providers who want to have a direct conversation with us can also register to do so using the link above. These will take place directly after the initial session or the following day and you will be allocated a specific time slot. We look forward to hearing from you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/593e393b-9d55-4ac7-97bf-1999dec98b7b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Sep 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1UZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2020 at 09:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/593e393b-9d55-4ac7-97bf-1999dec98b7b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/593e393b-9d55-4ac7-97bf-1999dec98b7b 25th June 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dd1a498b-58b5-ea11-8103-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 For full details please see the link to Supplying the South West ## Notice URLs - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dorset-fostering-service-market-engagement-tickets-110994589806 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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