--- title: "External Placements for Looked After Children - Prior Information Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6522e795-86ab-4a90-901c-dcfed06d2d96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6522e795-86ab-4a90-901c-dcfed06d2d96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6522e795-86ab-4a90-901c-dcfed06d2d96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6522e795-86ab-4a90-901c-dcfed06d2d96.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-11" --- # External Placements for Looked After Children - Prior Information Notice Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6522e795-86ab-4a90-901c-dcfed06d2d96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6522e795-86ab-4a90-901c-dcfed06d2d96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6522e795-86ab-4a90-901c-dcfed06d2d96.json) ## Summary Thurrock Council is preparing a tender for the re-commissioning of external placements for looked after children aged 0 to 18 years. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the planning stage with an indicative tender timetable aiming for early 2018. Interested parties are advised to engage through the Council's In-Tend portal, with the current deadline set for 12 January 2018. The services sought include Independent Foster Care, Residential Care, Supported Accommodation, and Family Assessments, under an open procurement method. This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in social work and child welfare services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality independent foster care and residential support services. Providers focused on child protection, education, and family assessments will find this a fitting avenue to expand their service offerings. Engaging in this process may lead to multi-year contracts, enhancing both revenue and client impact in the social care sector. ## Notice Thurrock Council intends, subject to approval, to re-commission external placements for looked after children aged 0 to18 years. Thurrock Council works to provide protection when needed for children and young people, supported by high quality placements across a range of settings. The Council is looking for providers who are committed to providing high quality care and support and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, whilst delivering best value for the Council. The services will include Independent Foster Care, Residential Care (with and without education), Supported Accommodation for 16 - 17 year olds, and Family Assessments (parents over 18 years old will be included within this provision). The Indicative tender timetable, subject to approval, is that this will be offered in early 2018. An information event will be planned to run during the early stages of the tender process. Thurrock Council reserves the right to change this timetable, or to not proceed with the procurement. Please express your interest in the potential opportunity via the Council's In-Tend portal under the project named External Placements for Looked After Children. The link to the In-Tend portal is: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Tenders/Current THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT A TENDER AT THIS STAGE Additional information: Please express your interest in the potential opportunity via the Council's In-Tend portal under the project named External Placements for Looked After Children. The link to the In-Tend portal is: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Tenders/Current THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT A TENDER AT THIS STAGE Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4085fade-5231-4cdc-a2ff-6555b79c226e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2024 | | 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL | | Locality | ESSEX | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 11 Jan 2018 at 12:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4085fade-5231-4cdc-a2ff-6555b79c226e - 29 Nov 2017 at 10:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4085fade-5231-4cdc-a2ff-6555b79c226e - 29 Nov 2017 at 10:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4085fade-5231-4cdc-a2ff-6555b79c226e - 29 Nov 2017 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4085fade-5231-4cdc-a2ff-6555b79c226e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4085fade-5231-4cdc-a2ff-6555b79c226e 11th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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