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title: "External Placements for Looked After Children"
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# External Placements for Looked After Children

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2645183a-6061-453a-b81b-a0ba04e5cf62

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is initiating a tender for "External Placements for Looked After Children" within the social work and related services industry. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with applications to be submitted by 6th July 2018. The tender period will lead into a contract that is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2019 and conclude on 31st December 2024. The selected providers will be responsible for various types of placements, categorised into four lots, and delivery addresses include areas across the UK and beyond.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of supported accommodation, residential care, independent foster care agencies, and family assessment centres. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the council aims to establish a select list of providers committed to high-quality care. Winning this contract could enhance a business’s reputation and expand its service offerings in the social care sector.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to establish a Select List of Providers committed to providing high quality care and support and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. The Select List will include four lots: Lot 1: Supported Accommodation Lot 2: Residential Care Lot 3: Independent Foster Care Agencies Lot 4: Family Assessment Centres Additional information: Applications must be submitted through the In-Tend portal Documentation can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1082757-1301-447b-b5bc-bda7e742c31b |
| 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 | 14 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 14 May 2018 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1082757-1301-447b-b5bc-bda7e742c31b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1082757-1301-447b-b5bc-bda7e742c31b
  14th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/62
  In-Tend Portal

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