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title: "Foster Care Panel Service in Rutland"
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# Foster Care Panel Service in Rutland

Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a7da221-d32f-4bbc-a1ef-f43dfa6ab13b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Welland Procurement Unit from Rutland County Council, which has initiated a tender for the "Foster Care Panel Service in Rutland." This service falls under the professional services industry category (CPV code 98112000) and is located in Oakham, LE15 6HP, England. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below threshold, with the tender successfully completed on May 25, 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £32,557.60, is set to commence on August 14, 2018, and will run until August 13, 2020.

This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide services related to fostering and child welfare. Companies proficient in delivering professional services in this sector may find it beneficial to engage in future opportunities, as the contract revolves around assessing suitable foster carers and establishing terms of approval, therefore appealing to businesses with capabilities in child protection and community services.

## Notice

Consider applications for approval and to recommend whether or not a person is suitable to act as a foster carer, and if so the terms on which they should be approved.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca679084-fd6d-4e75-8ca9-1a3d9a31c601 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2018 - 13 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,557 |
| 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 | WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOUNTFIELDS HOUSE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2018 at 23:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca679084-fd6d-4e75-8ca9-1a3d9a31c601

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca679084-fd6d-4e75-8ca9-1a3d9a31c601
  5th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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