--- title: "Bidder Event - STEP DOWN TO FOSTERING SERVICE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5361ddca-a32d-450d-9982-8dddbdb512b5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5361ddca-a32d-450d-9982-8dddbdb512b5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5361ddca-a32d-450d-9982-8dddbdb512b5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5361ddca-a32d-450d-9982-8dddbdb512b5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER" published: "2017-06-26" --- # Bidder Event - STEP DOWN TO FOSTERING SERVICE Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5361ddca-a32d-450d-9982-8dddbdb512b5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5361ddca-a32d-450d-9982-8dddbdb512b5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5361ddca-a32d-450d-9982-8dddbdb512b5.json) ## Summary The Cheshire West and Chester Council is inviting tenders for a service aimed at improving fostering outcomes, titled "Bidder Event - STEP DOWN TO FOSTERING SERVICE." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, with activities set to take place in Cheshire, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 4th July 2017. The resulting contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2018 and conclude by 1st May 2023. The procurement method is described as "Other" and focuses on attracting qualified providers to deliver high-intensity foster care interventions. This tender presents significant opportunities for services that specialise in child welfare and fostering solutions. Businesses with experience in recruiting and supporting foster carers, particularly those that utilise a multi-disciplinary approach, would be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of Social Impact Bond investors is also encouraged, suggesting a collaborative approach that could further enhance service delivery and outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in care. ## Notice Bidder Event - FOSTERING BETTER OUTCOMES SERVICE The Council believes that there is a strong evidence base demonstrating that children and young people on average achieve better outcomes in a family environment. The Council recognises that to successfully transition and sustain young people in a family setting they need to be placed with the right carers, at the right time with intensive support and services. These will give the young person the best possible opportunity to their full potential socially emotionally and in their education. Therefore, the role of the proposed commissioned service is to work with 2 cohorts: Cohort A: Cheshire West and Chester Council's cohort of children and young people in currently in residential care; Cohort B: Children in foster care, who have experienced significant instability and are at imminent risk of entering residential care. Client Groups, Complexity The client group are the Council's 30-35 children placed in residential care. Approximately 12-15 children per annum enter residential care. The service would be expected to work with between 5 to 8 children per annum. This client group has a high level of complexity. Children and young people in residential care in Cheshire West typically demonstrate a range of complex behaviours. The provider would be expected to recruit and support resilient foster carers to improve outcomes for children with wrap around support and intervention. The service is intended to provide a high-intensity foster care type intervention in order to facilitate children 'stepping down' into stable foster care by delivering a person centred approach. The Council's research indicates that this type of intervention is typically delivered by a multi-disciplinary team which provide holistic support for the foster carer, family and child or young person. The provider would be expected to manage the end-to-end process of foster carer recruitment for the service, placement matching and support for the young person while in placement. The service will be delivered using a Social Impact Bond Model. The Council are holding a bidder event on 4th July PM at Civic Hall, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 0BE. We are keen to meet with potential providers and Social Impact Bond investors. To request a place please contact debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e72a382-2cf8-4fee-9606-1d280f325fb6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 1 May 2023 | | 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH1 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2017 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e72a382-2cf8-4fee-9606-1d280f325fb6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e72a382-2cf8-4fee-9606-1d280f325fb6 26th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=33643a96-a351-e711-80e3-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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