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title: "IFP26-17 Independent Foster Placement"
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buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL"
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# IFP26-17 Independent Foster Placement

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3443e674-db5e-483c-8d74-97eb7508f558

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## Summary

Sefton Council is currently seeking proposals for a long-term foster placement under the tender titled "IFP26-17 Independent Foster Placement." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a total contract value of £156,000. The tender process is open, and submissions must be received by 30th March 2017. The contract itself is set to commence on 3rd April 2017 and will last until 31st March 2021. Interested parties should note that the opportunity is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with experience in health and social work services. With an open procurement method, various businesses in the social care sector can compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their offerings and potentially increase their market presence in the foster care system.

## Notice

A long term foster placement is urgently required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d752bd-d4aa-481a-91f5-854e0711a671 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3UU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2017 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d752bd-d4aa-481a-91f5-854e0711a671

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d752bd-d4aa-481a-91f5-854e0711a671
  23rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bc128e82-bc0f-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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