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title: "286 - Independent Fostering Panel Chair"
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buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-16"
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# 286 - Independent Fostering Panel Chair

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-572476f7-f333-4347-a498-eb0fac3deb35

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## Summary

The Wigan Council is currently seeking proposals for the position of Independent Fostering Panel Chair through an open tender process. This opportunity, with a contract value of £75,000, falls under the health and social work services category. The tender was published on 16th February 2021 and will close for submissions by 2nd March 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2024, with the delivery location specified as England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in health and social services. Businesses with expertise in social work, fostering services, and community support structures would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their visibility in the sector and establish long-term partnerships with a significant local authority.

## Notice

Wigan Council has published an 'open' tender opportunity for the delivery of a Independent Fostering Panel Chair.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb3e998-dde7-41f3-b07b-585f9d4634da |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 18:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb3e998-dde7-41f3-b07b-585f9d4634da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb3e998-dde7-41f3-b07b-585f9d4634da
  16th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=07e1fc18-7270-eb11-8108-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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