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title: "White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework (Refresh Opportunity for Existing Providers Only April 2021)"
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# White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework (Refresh Opportunity for Existing Providers Only April 2021)

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-434502e3-47af-4126-982e-b530024ac1ec

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is seeking tenders for the "White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework", aimed specifically at existing providers. This procurement falls within the social work and related services sector and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender period will close on 30th November 2020, and the total contract value is £9,000,000, with the contract period running from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The procurement method employed is classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fostering and support services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide secure and nurturing environments for children, backed by the necessary assessments and approvals, will be well-placed to compete for this contract. Engaging with this framework could lead to long-term partnerships and enhanced service delivery within the social care landscape.

## Notice

The overall requirement of this contract is that children will be placed with families who have been assessed and approved to provide a secure, warm, safe and supportive environment in which they can develop in all aspects of their lives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ae9cb3-684b-4ff2-bb09-55db277c9cf5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 18:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ae9cb3-684b-4ff2-bb09-55db277c9cf5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ae9cb3-684b-4ff2-bb09-55db277c9cf5
  29th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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