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title: "White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework (Refresh Opportunity for Existing Providers Only April 2019)"
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# White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework (Refresh Opportunity for Existing Providers Only April 2019)

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f57ccf5-2faa-4370-ac97-a0c5da73c64b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Leeds City Council seeking tenders for the "White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework," an initiative aimed at providing secure and supportive environments for children. This service falls under the social work and related services category, with a total estimated value of £9,000,000. The open tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th February 2019, and the contract period commencing on 1st April 2019 through to 31st March 2021. The delivery addresses specified for this contract are within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) eager to provide fostering and lodgings services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete may include those with expertise in social work, regulatory compliance, and family support services. Engaging in this contract could enhance their service offerings and expand their footprint within a vital public sector space dedicated to children's welfare and development.

## Notice

The overall requirement of this contract is that children will be placed with families who have been assessed and approved to provide a secure, warm, safe and supportive in which they can develop in all aspects of their lives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51b0463-2bb2-45fe-a809-3e4f71f3a258 |
| 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 | 24 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 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 | £9,000,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2018 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51b0463-2bb2-45fe-a809-3e4f71f3a258

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51b0463-2bb2-45fe-a809-3e4f71f3a258
  24th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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