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title: "Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk 2024"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk 2024

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45acc475-e0cc-49f3-a592-feb2e882b40a

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has issued a tender for the provision of Foster Care Rolling Select List under the Welfare services for children and young people category. The deadline for submissions is noon on 18th March 2024, with a deadline for clarification questions set for 5pm on 6th March 2024. The initial contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, with a possible extension for 20 months. This tender falls under the main procurement category of services and follows an open procedure above the threshold.

This opportunity can be beneficial for businesses involved in welfare services for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing foster care services in Suffolk should consider this tender opportunity as it offers a chance for business growth and collaboration with Suffolk County Council as the buying organisation.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Foster Care Rolling Select List This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is up to PS28000000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is noon 18th March 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 6th March 2024 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be access via www.suffolksourcing.uk. Initial contract period is 1/4/24 - 31/3/26 with the option to extend for 20 months Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbe4d25-f066-4672-9c87-a6d563b66cd2 |
| 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 | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 09:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbe4d25-f066-4672-9c87-a6d563b66cd2
- 29 Feb 2024 at 09:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbe4d25-f066-4672-9c87-a6d563b66cd2
- 29 Feb 2024 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbe4d25-f066-4672-9c87-a6d563b66cd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbe4d25-f066-4672-9c87-a6d563b66cd2
  29th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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