--- title: "Foster Care Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2dcc0c77-0372-4d7f-a154-8c5846c43feb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2dcc0c77-0372-4d7f-a154-8c5846c43feb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dcc0c77-0372-4d7f-a154-8c5846c43feb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dcc0c77-0372-4d7f-a154-8c5846c43feb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-05" --- # Foster Care Training Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dcc0c77-0372-4d7f-a154-8c5846c43feb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2dcc0c77-0372-4d7f-a154-8c5846c43feb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dcc0c77-0372-4d7f-a154-8c5846c43feb.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Foster Care Training" programme, designed to enhance the skills of approximately 300 foster carers associated with Sandwell Children's Trust. This procurement is classified under training services and falls within the open procedure category. The tender was published on 5 August 2022, with a submission deadline set for 26 August 2022 at 15:00. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2022 and will run for two years, concluding on 31 August 2024, with an estimated budget of £45,000 for the first year. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in social care and child development sectors. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering training programmes for foster care or similar services would be highly competitive. With the aim of equipping foster carers with mandatory and developmental skills, there is potential for ongoing work and collaboration, especially if the budget allows for further engagements beyond the initial contract period. ## Notice Title: Foster Care Training Ref: SMBC 22016 Description: Sandwell Children's Trust ("The Trust") invites quotes subject to the following conditions, for the provision Sandwell Childrens Trust Foster Care Training upon the terms and conditions of the attached Contract for included in Section 8 of this Invitation to Quote (ITQ). Sandwell Children's Trust is an independent not-for-profit company that provides social care and support services to children, young people and families. The Fostering Service offers placements to Sandwell children, but is no longer part of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Trust Therefore, to continue to provide fostering services, the agency is registered as an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA), and its fostering arm is called Sandwell Children's Trust Fostering. In Sandwell, we believe that all children and young people have the right to be healthy, happy, and safe; to be loved, valued and respected; and to have high aspirations for their future. We would wish all children to have secure relationships with family, friends and carers, be eager, excited, curious and engaged in learning, have self-confidence, be able to co-operate and communicate socially and have the best possible health and development. Our vision is for Sandwell's children and young people to have the best start in life and for them to be nurtured and supported by those who care for them so that they will develop into healthy, socially responsible and achieving adults who, in turn, show the same level of care when raising their own families. Sandwell Childrens Trust has approximately 300 mainstream and connected foster carers who expected to complete a number of mandatory and developmental training courses to support them to meet the needs of the children in their care. The estimated budget available for the delivery of this training is approximately PS45,000 in the first year. The proposed contract period is for a period of 2 years, commencing in September 2022. However, this is subject to there being sufficient budget available in Year 2. This information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Trust does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract. Please note that The Trust has a maximum budget available for the service which is stated above, and The Trust shall reject any bid(s) exceeding this limit. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click o... Additional information: Title: Foster Care Training Ref: SMBC 22016 Description: Sandwell Children's Trust ("The Trust") invites quotes subject to the following conditions, for the provision Sandwell Childrens Trust Foster Care Training upon the terms and conditions of the attached Contract for included in Section 8 of this Invitation to Quote (ITQ). Sandwell Children's Trust is an independent not-for-profit company that provides social care and support services to children, young people and families. The Fostering Service offers placements to Sandwell children, but is no longer part of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Trust Therefore, to continue to provide fostering services, the agency is registered as an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA), and its fostering arm is called Sandwell Children's Trust Fostering. In Sandwell, we believe that all children and young people have the right to be healthy, happy, and safe; to be loved, valued and respected; and to have high aspirations for their future. We would wish all children to have secure relationships with family, friends and carers, be eager, excited, curious and engaged in learning, have self-confidence, be able to co-operate and communicate socially and have the best possible health and development. Our vision is for Sandwell's children and young people to have the best start in life and for them to be nurtured and supported by those who care for them so that they will develop into healthy, socially responsible and achieving adults who, in turn, show the same level of care when raising their own families. Sandwell Childrens Trust has approximately 300 mainstream and connected foster carers who expected to complete a number of mandatory and developmental training courses to support them to meet the needs of the children in their care. The estimated budget available for the delivery of this training is approximately PS45,000 in the first year. The proposed contract period is for a period of 2 years, commencing in September 2022. However, this is subject to there being sufficient budget available in Year 2. This information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Trust does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract. Please note that The Trust has a maximum budget available for the service which is stated above, and The Trust shall reject any bid(s) exceeding this limit. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 26 August 2022 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba25d5a-0183-462e-84f0-a0b746f61956 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 34152000 - Training simulators - 39162200 - Training aids and devices - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2022 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba25d5a-0183-462e-84f0-a0b746f61956 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba25d5a-0183-462e-84f0-a0b746f61956 5th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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