--- title: "SLCP Provider Event - 2020 Residential and Independent Fostering Agency Tender Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-215b0d93-eec2-4ab0-8a3a-04c197eadf3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-215b0d93-eec2-4ab0-8a3a-04c197eadf3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-215b0d93-eec2-4ab0-8a3a-04c197eadf3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-215b0d93-eec2-4ab0-8a3a-04c197eadf3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON" published: "2020-09-09" --- # SLCP Provider Event - 2020 Residential and Independent Fostering Agency Tender Opportunity Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-215b0d93-eec2-4ab0-8a3a-04c197eadf3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-215b0d93-eec2-4ab0-8a3a-04c197eadf3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-215b0d93-eec2-4ab0-8a3a-04c197eadf3e.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Croydon is initiating the SLCP Provider Event for the 2020 Residential and Independent Fostering Agency Tender Opportunity, aimed at enhancing service provisions in the health and social work sector. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement event scheduled for 18th September 2020, where interested service providers can learn more about the tender. Registration for the virtual event on Microsoft Teams must be completed by 16th September 2020. This tender has an estimated annual contract value of £88 million, potentially totalling £700 million over an eight-year period. This procurement opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations experienced in residential care and fostering services. Participating in this tender can significantly enhance business growth by enabling providers to secure a substantial contract within a collaborative framework involving multiple boroughs. Businesses looking to engage in this market should position themselves to offer innovative and effective care solutions, thereby contributing to the quality of care for children in the region. ## Notice THIS EVENT IS FOR PROVIDERS WHO ARE NOT ALREADY ON THE SLCP'S EXISTING FRAMEWORK ARRANGEMENT. The South London Commissioning Programme (SLCP) Children Looked After (CLA) project is holding a provider engagement event as part of a procurement process for residential and independent fostering agency provision. The SLCP CLA Project is a sub-regional partnership between Bexley, Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, and Sutton. We are seeking to engage with service providers who have experience of providing care and support in the residential and independent fostering agency sector. This is the first refresh tender opportunity to appoint suitably qualifed providers to an existing framework. This meeting will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams on Friday 18th September from 9:30am - 12:00noon. If you are already using Teams simply submit the associated email address to us at slcp@croydon.gov.uk. If not, you can sign up to Teams using the link below. https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/free Please submit your registered Teams email address to us at slcp@croydon.gov.uk once you have signed up. Deadline for registration is Wednesday 16 September 2020. This is an excellent opportunity for providers to be informed of the tender opportunity and be part of an innovative partnership. The estimated annual contract value is PS88million, with a potential total contract value of PS700million over an 8 year period (3 years + 2 years + 2 years + 1 year). If you would like to find out more information about the SLCP, please visit our website: https://slcp.org.uk/ Additional information: If you are already using Teams simply submit the associated email address to SLCP@croydon.gov.uk. If not, you can sign up to Teams using the link below. https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/free Please submit your registered Teams email address to us once you have signed up. Deadline for registration is Wednesday 16 September 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5339d243-99dd-4adb-8644-b4a6ac6392e1 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2020 at 12:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5339d243-99dd-4adb-8644-b4a6ac6392e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5339d243-99dd-4adb-8644-b4a6ac6392e1 9th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c11de956-5242-44af-a40e-933bb1c053a3 Background Information on the SLCP - https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=01496e53-19e2-ea11-8104-005056b64545 Link to London Tenders Portal - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/slcp-provider-event-residential-and-independent-fostering-agency-tender-tickets-118630445857 Eventbrite Link ## Notice URLs - https://slcp.org.uk/ - https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/free ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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