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title: "White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework"
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# White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bdd7cc8-14f4-44e7-89a1-2ddd9f741fc4

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is seeking suppliers for the "White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework," classified under social work and related services (CPV code: 85300000). The contract, totalling £90 million, is now complete and was awarded on 28 March 2018, following an open procurement process that concluded on 7 March 2018. The contract period runs from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2021, with services delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for established fostering service providers, particularly those specialising in independent fostering and support lodgings. Businesses experienced in social care services, especially large-scale organisations with capabilities in child welfare, are encouraged to engage in such contracts. The structure and value of this procurement make it suitable for larger firms, as the council aims to partner with suppliers who can ensure the delivery of comprehensive and effective services across the region.

## Notice

White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c466caec-a572-4f91-b5c9-e6d090af9cc2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 32 |
| Supplier names | A & V TRANSITIONAL HOMES; ACORN HOUSE FOSTERING SERVICES; ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES; ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS; BANYA FAMILY PLACEMENT AGENCY; BARNARDO'S; BY THE BRIDGE NORTH WEST; CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (NORTH; CLASSIC FOSTER CARE; COMPASS FOSTERING NORTH; EXCEL FOSTERING AGENCY; FAMILY FOSTER CARE; FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE; FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES; FOSTERING PEOPLE; FOSTERING SOLUTIONS; FOSTERPLUS; FUSION FOSTERING; HUMBERCARE; ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE; PARALLEL PARENTS; SAFE AND SOUND HOMES (SASH; SWIIS FOSTER CARE; TEAM FOSTERING; THE ADOLESCENT & CHILDREN'S TRUST; THE CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST; THE FOSTER CARE CO-OPERATIVE; THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY; THREE CIRCLES FOSTERING; TREE HOUSE CARE; TUTIS FOSTER CARE; UNITY FOSTER CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2018 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c466caec-a572-4f91-b5c9-e6d090af9cc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c466caec-a572-4f91-b5c9-e6d090af9cc2
  29th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=731dec5d-fedf-e711-80e7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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