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title: "The Fostering Network Annual Membership"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49470535-e735-4bd5-b62a-1c05fec9f7c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-30"
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# The Fostering Network Annual Membership

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49470535-e735-4bd5-b62a-1c05fec9f7c6

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## Summary

The Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for "The Fostering Network Annual Membership" in the Education and training services and Health and social work services industry categories. The procurement method used was a Direct award, with a contract value of £37,000. The tender period ended on 29th March 2024, and the contract is valid from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026 in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to provide services related to foster carers' advice, legal advice, training access, and policy advice. Businesses in the education and training services and health and social work services sectors would be well-suited to compete. Leicestershire County Council is the buying organisation, and The Fostering Network is the supplier for this contract.

## Notice

Membership to provide access to foster carers in regards to carers advice, legal advice, access to training, new legislation and policy advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46e2384-42d3-40f1-8019-62b532eb59bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FOSTERING NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2024 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46e2384-42d3-40f1-8019-62b532eb59bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46e2384-42d3-40f1-8019-62b532eb59bd
  30th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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