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title: "QQ24115 - Inhouse Foster Parent Support"
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buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# QQ24115 - Inhouse Foster Parent Support

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31493a2a-c588-4aac-9779-73d3a16dad91

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## Summary

The Wolverhampton City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of support services for inhouse foster parents within the City of Wolverhampton. The procurement, classified under the CPV category "85310000 - Social work services" and "85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people," covers a wide range of services including legal and accountancy advice, counselling, education support, and medical helplines. The contract was awarded to FosterTalk and has a total value of £29,568, with a contract period from 16 December 2024 to 31 December 2027. The tender process, which concluded on 13 December 2024, indicates that the contract targets SMEs and VCSEs, suitable for providers in the West Midlands region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in social work and welfare services. FosterTalk, a supplier with a strong background in supporting foster carers, has secured the contract, illustrating the potential for businesses with a focus on comprehensive support services for foster parents. SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities in legal counselling, financial advice, education support, and health services have promising prospects to compete for similar future contracts, contributing to the welfare and professional development of foster care providers in the region.

## Notice

A support service for inhouse foster parents within the City of Wolverhampton Council. The Council has a statutory duty to provide independent support to inhouse foster carer households. The council currently has approximately 209 internal foster parent households with an annual target to increase these by at least 5 each year. The support service will provide the following to all inhouse foster parents: - * Legal advice and Legal expenses * Arrest and interview expenses * Accountancy and Tax advice * Advice on insurance * Counselling helpline * Professional development - education advice and support * Medical and first aid helpline * Additional benefits for foster carers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b297d72f-e89f-433f-92f0-2a2ec7ac4f82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,568 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,568 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOSTERTALK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b297d72f-e89f-433f-92f0-2a2ec7ac4f82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b297d72f-e89f-433f-92f0-2a2ec7ac4f82
  13th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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