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title: "Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk (2019 Review Point)"
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# Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk (2019 Review Point)

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c110009-52b8-422b-8db6-23cfe41cc67b

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk (2019 Review Point)" in the health and social work services sector. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for Monday, 18th February 2019. Clarification questions can be submitted until 1st February. The total potential value of the placements available through this initiative is £35,000,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and last until 31st March 2020. Interested parties must express their interest to access full tender documentation through the designated portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in welfare services for children and young people. Businesses that have the capacity to provide foster care services and are interested in periodic contract placements should consider participating in this open procurement process. The annual review of the select list allows new entrants to join, ensuring ongoing opportunities for eligible providers in the sector.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Foster Care Rolling Select List. This is the first annual review point. Please note that the advertised contract value is the potential total value of all placements made via the Foster Care Rolling Select List for the period of the contract and the extension period. For contractors on the Foster Care Rolling Select List there is no guarantee of placements. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Monday 18th February. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 1st February which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The Foster Care Rolling Select List will be reviewed annually. New entrants will have the opportunity to join the Rolling Select List at these review points when the Rolling Select List will be re advertised and the provider tiers will also be re evaluated. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750fa720-9522-45d8-9201-796f16c8f344 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2019 at 23:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750fa720-9522-45d8-9201-796f16c8f344
- 19 Jan 2019 at 23:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750fa720-9522-45d8-9201-796f16c8f344
- 19 Jan 2019 at 23:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750fa720-9522-45d8-9201-796f16c8f344

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750fa720-9522-45d8-9201-796f16c8f344
  19th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

## Provenance

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