--- title: "CSW - Advice and Mediation Service for Local Authority Foster Carers for Warwickshire CC, Solihull MBC and Coventry CC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-505b3437-b8b5-4542-a02e-f42589c5920e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-505b3437-b8b5-4542-a02e-f42589c5920e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-505b3437-b8b5-4542-a02e-f42589c5920e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-505b3437-b8b5-4542-a02e-f42589c5920e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2018-12-03" --- # CSW - Advice and Mediation Service for Local Authority Foster Carers for Warwickshire CC, Solihull MBC and Coventry CC Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-505b3437-b8b5-4542-a02e-f42589c5920e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-505b3437-b8b5-4542-a02e-f42589c5920e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-505b3437-b8b5-4542-a02e-f42589c5920e.json) ## Summary The Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire authorities are currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for an "Advice and Mediation Service for Local Authority Foster Carers." The service's aim is to provide independent guidance, mediation, and support to foster carers and local authority employees. The procurement is classified under services with a focus on guidance and counselling services. The tender period closes on 11th January 2019, and the associated contract will commence on 1st April 2019, running until 31st March 2021. Interested suppliers can register and access the procurement documents via the CSW-JETS e-tendering system. This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, particularly those with experience in mediation within fostering contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. This tender process may foster future collaborations and support services which can help build a sustainable business relationship within public sector frameworks. ## Notice Warwickshire CC is seeking a single provider, on behalf of Warwickshire CC, Coventry CC and Solihull MBC, to deliver independent advice, guidance, support mediation and advocacy to foster carers and employees of the local authorities party to this agreement. They will mediate between foster carers and local authorities to reach satisfactory and timely resolution to any complaints, concerns or allegations raised by either the foster carer or the local authority. They will advise local authorities on policies and procedures regarding foster care management and support and provide assistance to local authorities in the development of support services for foster carers. The services will be delivered by the Advice and Mediation Worker employed by the Service Provider for a minimum of 21 hours per week. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is: www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSWJETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk. Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project and be able to correspond with us about this procurement. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa744c9-b78e-4933-8558-54e1dd371680 | | 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 | 3 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE | | Locality | WARWICKSHIRE | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV34 4RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2018 at 10:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa744c9-b78e-4933-8558-54e1dd371680 - 3 Dec 2018 at 10:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa744c9-b78e-4933-8558-54e1dd371680 - 3 Dec 2018 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa744c9-b78e-4933-8558-54e1dd371680 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa744c9-b78e-4933-8558-54e1dd371680 3rd December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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