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title: "ESCC - RP - Approved List for the Provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care"
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# ESCC - RP - Approved List for the Provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46701abf-161e-490b-8c15-1dedaecf5b17

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, along with Brighton and Hove City Council, has issued a tender for the establishment of an approved list for Independent Providers of Foster Care Services. This opportunity is in the Health and Social Work Services industry category and pertains to social work and related services. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and it is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th February 2025 and the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2027. This procurement is of particular interest to organisations based in the United Kingdom and various international locations, as outlined in the delivery addresses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the foster care sector to expand their operations by becoming approved providers for East Sussex County Council, Brighton and Hove City Council, and potentially West Sussex County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the councils are looking to diversify and increase the pool of qualified providers. The total value of the contract is £66,884,400, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to grow their portfolio in the health and social services field.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council ("the Council") currently holds an approved list of providers (the "Approved List") for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services for 4 years, with an option to extend this by a further 2 years and is seeking to further add to this by reopening the approved list to offer opportunity for providers within the market to apply to join. The list of pre-approved providers will also be made accessible for West Sussex County Council to utilise throughout the duration of the Approved List term. The Council(s) do not guarantee any minimum level of referral activity via this List and reserves the right to utilise alternative routes for comparable provision if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35961b1d-07e7-4ea3-8318-2aec380b8aa5 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,884,400 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35961b1d-07e7-4ea3-8318-2aec380b8aa5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35961b1d-07e7-4ea3-8318-2aec380b8aa5
  17th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=esussex
  Proactis Supplier Network

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