--- title: "LPS CARE - Flexible Agreement for the provision of Fostering Agency Placements - RFQ 15314114" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2612752f-b7ba-412b-b915-31d71179a808" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2612752f-b7ba-412b-b915-31d71179a808" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2612752f-b7ba-412b-b915-31d71179a808.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2612752f-b7ba-412b-b915-31d71179a808.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-14" --- # LPS CARE - Flexible Agreement for the provision of Fostering Agency Placements - RFQ 15314114 Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2612752f-b7ba-412b-b915-31d71179a808 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2612752f-b7ba-412b-b915-31d71179a808) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2612752f-b7ba-412b-b915-31d71179a808.json) ## Summary Lancashire County Council is currently leading the procurement process for a Flexible Agreement titled "LPS CARE - Flexible Agreement for the provision of Fostering Agency Placements - RFQ 15314114". This opportunity falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in the North West region of England. The procurement method employed is a "Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System", and the tender is in the active phase. The initial application period is now open and will remain so until the application return deadline, with further applications accepted every three years until the end date of the contract on 5 May 2031. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the fostering agency sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that provide fostering services and meet the specified criteria should consider applying to join the Flexible Agreement, as it caters to fostering placements for various councils, including Cumbria and Blackpool, thus broadening their client base and potential revenue streams. ## Notice Contract Finder: Lancashire County Council (the Council) are leading on the procurement of an open Flexible Agreement for the Provision of Fostering Agency Placements. The Flexible Agreement will be a list of approved Independent Foster Care Providers. Providers can apply to join the Flexible Agreement, if Applicants satisfies the required criteria. The Flexible Agreement will be open for new Applications during this initial Application phase. Once the initial Application deadline has passed (see ITP for dates), Providers can apply to join every three years throughout the term. Following an evaluation process, applicants will receive an outcome notification. Successful Applicants will be required to sign a Flexible Agreement and will be appointed as a provider. This Flexible Agreement will be used by the Lancashire County Council and Contracting Authorities listed below and identified in the contract notice and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to the Contracting Authorities. * Cumbria County Council * Blackpool Council * Blackburn with Darwen Council All instructions on how to participate and apply to join the Flexible Agreement, evaluation criteria, terms and conditions and documents to be returned can be found on following webpage: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/flexible-agreement-for-the-provision-of-fostering-agency-placements/ Additional information: The Flexible Agreement is now open for Applications and is anticipated to be open until the initial Application Return Deadline (See the Council's eTendering portal iSupplier portal and ITP for date). Once the initial Application Return deadline has passed (see ITP for dates), Applicants can apply to join every three years throughout the term, dates of deadlines and evaluation will be published on the iSupplier portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2ce3fc-0e8e-4c2f-b5c4-d05620f8e029 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Psuedo Dynamic Purchasing System | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2031 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 May 2031 - 5 May 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £415,000,000 | | 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2022 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2ce3fc-0e8e-4c2f-b5c4-d05620f8e029 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2ce3fc-0e8e-4c2f-b5c4-d05620f8e029 14th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/flexible-agreement-for-the-provision-of-fostering-agency-placements/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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