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title: "Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk"
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# Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43a59bf5-75c6-424d-876f-96afc2264c42

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## Summary

The Suffolk Sourcing authority is currently conducting an open procurement process for the contract titled "Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk". This initiative falls under the welfare services for children and young people, specifically facilitating foster care and transition services. The tender period is set to conclude on 31st January 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and run until 31st March 2021. Interested parties can access the procurement documents free of charge at www.suffolksourcing.uk, based in Ipswich, East of England, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social work and welfare services. Companies involved in providing foster care services, social support programmes, or related community-based services are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can enable these businesses to expand their operations within the public sector and contribute positively to the welfare of children and young people in care.

## Notice

Foster care and transition to foster care service for Suffolk children and young people in care. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: www.suffolksourcing.uk Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b453d15e-74a0-4132-969e-add879f0da99 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2017 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b453d15e-74a0-4132-969e-add879f0da99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b453d15e-74a0-4132-969e-add879f0da99
  22nd December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

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