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title: "A Fostering Package - IFP 86-17"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3cd24200-6fea-4edc-8f56-4704d8e1a7a7"
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published: "2017-07-17"
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# A Fostering Package - IFP 86-17

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cd24200-6fea-4edc-8f56-4704d8e1a7a7

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## Summary

Sefton Council is actively seeking proposals for a long-term fostering package, identified as "A Fostering Package - IFP 86-17", within the health and social work services category. The tender was published on 17th July 2017 and is being conducted under an open procurement method, with a budget of £208,000. The tender period concludes on 20th July 2017, and the full contract period is set to begin on 1st August 2017 and last until 31st July 2021. Proposals must be submitted for evaluation to be considered for this opportunity, which is located in the North West of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those specialising in fostering and child welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this process. Companies with experience in social services, particularly those with a focus on long-term care and fostering solutions, will find this procurement particularly suited to their strengths and capabilities, allowing them to expand their client base and service offerings within this essential sector.

## Notice

Sefton council is looking for a long term placement for a young male as detailed within the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b186f396-4474-40c5-9b12-87b02e0fdae8 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,000 |
| 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

- 17 Jul 2017 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b186f396-4474-40c5-9b12-87b02e0fdae8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b186f396-4474-40c5-9b12-87b02e0fdae8
  17th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fc747028-056b-e711-80e3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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