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title: "Children's Fostering Advice & Mediation Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Children's Fostering Advice & Mediation Service

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58f41da1-f37f-4b9f-aeb1-e8599b898ab4

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is currently overseeing the procurement process for the "Children's Fostering Advice & Mediation Service." This tender falls under the industry category of guidance and counselling services, with an estimated contract value of £220,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having closed on 11th September 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2017 and will last for three years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The services will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and mediation services, particularly those that operate as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide independent support to foster carers and Council staff, as well as develop innovative solutions for recruitment and retention in this sector, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The ability to offer valuable resources such as legal cover, helpline assistance, and online support is essential for bidders looking to succeed in this tender process.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Advice and Mediation service, on behalf of Foster Carers. Nottinghamshire County Council Foster carers are entitled to Advice and Mediation which is, independent, and supports them with the complex and challenging tasks of caring for a fostered young person. In addition to supporting Carers, the service also provides Council staff access to up to date practice support & guidance. To encourage recruitment and retention of Council Foster carers, are each given membership to support scheme that gives them, Legal cover, Helpline advice, online support & forums, periodicals and news, and other member financial benefits. The initial term of this contract will be three years with the option to extend for a further two years in increments of up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1936b6a-90d0-471e-bd46-74752be2fa0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FOSTERING NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2017 at 08:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1936b6a-90d0-471e-bd46-74752be2fa0c
- 10 Aug 2017 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1936b6a-90d0-471e-bd46-74752be2fa0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1936b6a-90d0-471e-bd46-74752be2fa0c
  10th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d07021f7-e27c-e711-80e3-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
  Tender Documents available from www.eastmidstenders.org

## Notice URLs

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

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