--- title: "Provision of Family Time Services for Looked After Children" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4efbae0c-1898-4176-bfbc-0c0c5b24f98a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4efbae0c-1898-4176-bfbc-0c0c5b24f98a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4efbae0c-1898-4176-bfbc-0c0c5b24f98a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4efbae0c-1898-4176-bfbc-0c0c5b24f98a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY" published: "2024-10-18" --- # Provision of Family Time Services for Looked After Children Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4efbae0c-1898-4176-bfbc-0c0c5b24f98a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4efbae0c-1898-4176-bfbc-0c0c5b24f98a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4efbae0c-1898-4176-bfbc-0c0c5b24f98a.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Hackney is currently in the Tender stage for the contract "Provision of Family Time Services for Looked After Children". This procurement process falls under the Social work and related services category (CPV 85300000) and is located in Hackney, England. The contract aims to provide high-quality, regular, and consistent family time services for children looked after by the local authority. The procurement method is a Restricted procedure, with a tender period ending on 18th November 2024. The project is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and run for three years, with an option for two annual extensions. The estimated contract value is £3,440,000. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing social care services for children. Ideal candidates include SMEs with expertise in delivering targeted services for vulnerable populations, particularly those capable of coordinating supervised family time outside of school hours. The availability of a dedicated centre in Hackney for service delivery offers additional support to potential providers. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their footprint or solidify their presence in the social services sector, particularly within local government contracts. ## Notice The London Borough of Hackney, is seeking to work in partnership with a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver the Provision of Family Time Services for Looked After Children. The service is for children who are Looked After by the local authority to spend time with their parents, siblings and/or extended family members. The provider will deliver a specialised, targeted provision for children looked after by the local authority that provides them with the opportunity to have high quality, regular and consistent contact with their families. Hackney Council has a statutory duty to ensure that Looked After Children see their parents and members of their extended family as long as it is in their best interest to do so and a stand alone Family Time service is required as nearly all supervised Family Time for school age children needs to take place outside of school hours including at weekends. To ensure that the service is as accessible as possible, the provider will be given access to a centre located in Hackney which can be used as a venue. For the majority of children it is appropriate for them to return to Hackney to see their families with their foster carers accompanying them. It is hoped that the need for supervision reduces overtime and children can be supported to have Family Time in the community. However, the service will also be required to facilitate out of borough visits if appropriate. It is intended that the contract will run for 3 years, with an option to extend for up to two further years in annual increments (3+1+1), commencing from 1st September 2025. The Council will be carrying out a Restricted Tender process for the procurement. The Council is undertaking this tender process via its electronic (e) tendering portal, the London Tenders Portal [LTP]. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d146e2-f582-4120-91ff-8cf362ec32f4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,440,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY | | Locality | HACKNEY | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E8 1DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hackney Central | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2024 at 07:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d146e2-f582-4120-91ff-8cf362ec32f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d146e2-f582-4120-91ff-8cf362ec32f4 18th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9c27880e-e486-ef11-8130-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21 Provision of Family Time Services for Looked After Children ## Notice URLs - http://www.hackney.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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