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title: "DPS for the placement of children and young people in foster care"
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buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# DPS for the placement of children and young people in foster care

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49bd25c6-f572-471c-952d-dda0101741ef

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## Summary

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently leading a tender process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) aimed at the placement of children and young people in foster care. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, encompasses multiple categories including standard foster care placements, parent and child placements, and provisions for unaccompanied asylum seekers. The DPS has been extended until 31st March 2022, with the latest application window open until 25th June 2021. This open procedure allows for transparent bids from potential suppliers within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the social care sector, particularly for those offering specialised foster care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given their ability to provide tailored care solutions and demonstrate social impact. Participating in this procurement process could help such organisations expand their service offerings and enhance their reputation within the community.

## Notice

Bath and North East Somerset Council ("the Council") acting as the Lead Authority on behalf of participating Local Authorities of Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire Council, Gloucestershire County Council, North Somerset Council, Swindon Borough Council, Wiltshire Council and Bath & North East Somerset Council (the Local Authorities), are seeking tenders to meet the following categories of need: * Category A: Standard Foster Care Placements * Category B: Parent and Child Placements * Category C: Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers * Category D: Solo Placements * Category E: Placements for children and young people with a disability (to include learning, physical and sensor impairments) The DPS has recently been extended (until 31st March 2022) and a new application window is now open until 25th June 2021. Note contract Start and End Dates shown are for system purposes only. The DPS ends 31st March 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ac69e2-b6e4-47f4-9a05-a889b8f77009 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 2 Apr 2022 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ac69e2-b6e4-47f4-9a05-a889b8f77009

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ac69e2-b6e4-47f4-9a05-a889b8f77009
  10th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3a874012-daac-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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