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title: "Compass Fostering West (SA & AV)"
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# Compass Fostering West (SA & AV)

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a53638b-fcb4-46a3-a37f-0bd0d8faca32

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is seeking to enhance its child placement services through the award of a contract titled "Compass Fostering West (SA & AV)," focusing on Independent Foster Agency (IFA) carers. This contract, categorised under health and social work services, has a total value of £55,000 and was completed under an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 23rd March 2020, with the awarded contract starting on 1st April 2020 and lasting until 31st March 2021. The delivery of services is to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fostering and child welfare sector, particularly those specialising in IFA services. Companies looking to expand their operations in child placement are well-suited to engage with this contract. The focus on independent fostering agencies underscores a demand for quality care providers, allowing for potential growth in this industry segment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would likely find this tender accessible given the suitability criteria outlined.

## Notice

Child placement. IFA Carers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3949607-549d-406c-8373-a0a5a757382e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS FOSTERING WEST. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2020 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3949607-549d-406c-8373-a0a5a757382e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3949607-549d-406c-8373-a0a5a757382e
  12th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

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