--- title: "Refresh of the Support Services for Children in Care Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-123c785b-5b0b-41c7-b45d-f0585112a41e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-123c785b-5b0b-41c7-b45d-f0585112a41e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-123c785b-5b0b-41c7-b45d-f0585112a41e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-123c785b-5b0b-41c7-b45d-f0585112a41e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-14" --- # Refresh of the Support Services for Children in Care Framework Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-123c785b-5b0b-41c7-b45d-f0585112a41e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-123c785b-5b0b-41c7-b45d-f0585112a41e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-123c785b-5b0b-41c7-b45d-f0585112a41e.json) ## Summary Warwickshire County Council, acting on behalf of Warwickshire CC, Solihull MBC, and Coventry CC, has initiated a tender process for the "Refresh of the Support Services for Children in Care Framework". This public procurement is classified under social work services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 21st March 2022. The framework intends to commission services across three lots: medical advisory, clinical psychology support, and independent visitor services, with a total contract value estimated at £200,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. Providers must register on the CSW-JETS e-tendering system to express interest and access tender documents. This opportunity opens avenues for growth primarily for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with expertise in providing professional support services for children in care. Businesses specialising in medical consultancy, psychological services, and independent advocacy for young people will find this tender particularly relevant. Competing for this tender could enhance their visibility and establish long-term partnerships with local authorities dedicated to improving the well-being of children in care. ## Notice Warwickshire County Council (the Council), on behalf of Warwickshire CC, Solihull MBC and Coventry CC, is seeking to commission a multi provider framework to provide support services for children in care. Providers already on the framework do not need to reapply The framework will consist of three lots; LOT 1: Medical Adviser: Warwickshire County Council (the Council), on behalf of Warwickshire CC, Solihull MBC and Coventry CC, is seeking to commission one or more providers. The Provider must have an interest in this field and be either a Registrar, a consultant or a General Practitioner (GP) and must hold and maintain up to date registration with appropriate regulatory medical body. LOT 2: Psychologist Support for WCC Internal Fostering Services and Children's Residential Home WCC, SMBC and CCC are seeking one or more providers to provide a suitably qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist who can implement a range of specialist psychological, psychodynamic and systemic interventions for foster carers, fostering social care staff, as identified by the fostering service. LOT 3: Independent Visitors (Regulation 44 Inspectors) Warwickshire County Council (the Council), on behalf of Warwickshire CC, Solihull MBC and Coventry CC, is seeking to commission one or more providers to deliver an Independent Visitor services for sub-regional partnership internal residential children's homes. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is: www.csw-jets.co.uk (https://www.csw-jets.co.uk) Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSW-JETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project in order to download tender documents and be able to correspond with us about this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e30586-bcad-4036-a924-18f4c40440ed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WARWICK | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV34 4RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 14 Feb 2022 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e30586-bcad-4036-a924-18f4c40440ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e30586-bcad-4036-a924-18f4c40440ed 14th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.csw-jets.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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