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title: "Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) and Foster Carer Reviewing Officers (FCRO)"
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# Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) and Foster Carer Reviewing Officers (FCRO)

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66325b09-c90d-401d-a483-133f341c78d9

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## Summary

The London Borough of Brent has completed the procurement process for the provision of statutory Children Looked After Reviews, involving Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) and Annual Foster Carer Reviews. This contract, classified under the Health and social work services sector (CPV code: 85000000), was awarded following an open procedure. Located in England, the contract period spans from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028, with a total value of £703,800 GBP. All relevant documentation was expected to be submitted within agreed timeframes, aligning with the procurement method’s strategic focus. The main responsibilities of the awarded contract include incorporating the child's voice into their care plans and ensuring the local authority adheres to its legal responsibilities for children in care.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in social work, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Aidhour Ltd, an SME, has successfully been awarded this contract, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to compete effectively. Companies with expertise in providing welfare services for children and young people are well-suited for such tenders, given the focus on positive outcomes and accountability in statutory reviews. By participating in similar procurement processes, businesses can expand their portfolios and contribute to the community’s social welfare.

## Notice

The Council is seeking tenders for the Provision of Statutory Children Looked After Reviews - Independent Reviewing Officers and Annual Foster Carer Reviews. The Service Provider will assist the Reviewing team in Brent by providing Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO) to chair and participate in Children Looked After (CLA) reviews and Foster Carer reviews (FCR). The primary responsibilities of the IRO will be to incorporate the thoughts/voice of the child in their care plan and review recommendations to ensure that they are targeted, achievable and enable positive outcomes. The IRO will be responsible for submitting all appropriate documentation, within agreed timeframes and to standard, and hold the Local Authority to account for their performance in light of the legal responsibilities towards the CLA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c662143f-040d-41c3-9a17-1ea41778969b |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £716,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £703,800 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT |
| Locality | WEMBLEY |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA9 0FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Wembley Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brent West |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIDHOUR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c662143f-040d-41c3-9a17-1ea41778969b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c662143f-040d-41c3-9a17-1ea41778969b
  18th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3aa38c23-5b11-ef11-812b-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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