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title: "White Rose - Independent Fostering Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e9b9311-b202-4ad0-a858-9c94aea16ce8"
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buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-04-13"
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# White Rose - Independent Fostering Framework

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e9b9311-b202-4ad0-a858-9c94aea16ce8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "White Rose - Independent Fostering Framework," valued at £10,000,000, is led by Leeds City Council, located in Leeds. This contract falls under the social work and related services category and has concluded its tender phase, which ended on 17th March 2017. The awarded contract period is set from 1st April 2017 to 30th September 2017. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the social care and fostering sectors. Companies providing independent fostering services, particularly those with experience in child welfare, would be well-placed to compete for current or future contracts. With a robust network of various suppliers already engaged, the competitive landscape may offer avenues for partnership or collaboration, particularly for smaller organisations looking to scale their services.

## Notice

White Rose - Independent Fostering Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2e62ed-7e7a-4249-a7cb-f9a242c17244 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 23 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES; BARNARDO'S; BY THE BRIDGE NORTH WEST; CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE; CARE TODAY; CLASSIC FOSTER CARE; COMPASS COMMUNITY; EXCEL FOSTERING AGENCY; FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE; FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES; FOSTERING PEOPLE; FOSTERING SOLUTIONS; FOSTERPLUS; INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMME; ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE; REACH OUT CARE; SWIIS FOSTER CARE; TEAM FOSTERING; THE ADOLESCENT & CHILDREN'S TRUST; THE FOSTER CARE CO-OPERATIVE; THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY; TREE HOUSE CARE FOSTERING SOLUTIONS; UNITY FOSTER CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2017 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2e62ed-7e7a-4249-a7cb-f9a242c17244

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2e62ed-7e7a-4249-a7cb-f9a242c17244
  13th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4067c518-2adf-e611-80da-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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