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title: "Recruitment of the Foster Carer Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6dd18d44-98fa-4c5d-af26-037c64218e72"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY"
published: "2017-06-03"
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# Recruitment of the Foster Carer Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dd18d44-98fa-4c5d-af26-037c64218e72

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bromley is currently seeking tenders for the "Recruitment of the Foster Carer Service." This procurement is categorised under health and social work services, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with submissions due by 3rd July 2017. The contract, which is valued at approximately £1 million over its five-year term, will employ a negotiated light touch regime, and will run for three years with a potential two-year extension.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in foster care systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the requirement for detailed knowledge and experience in this field could favour these agile organisations. Companies that can demonstrate a robust understanding of recruitment processes in the social services sector may find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their client base and contribute meaningfully to community services.

## Notice

The London Borough of Bromley invites tenders from contractors with detailed knowledge and experience of providing Recruitment Services for Foster Carers as detailed in the Tender Documentation and Service Specification. It is proposed that the procurement process is carried out through a negotiated light tough regime, with a contract term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The estimated contract value over the whole 5 year period is PS1m. The tender opportunity will be run electronically through the London Tenders Portal and suppliers will need to register their company with the portal at www.londontenders.org to ensure they are able to submit the relevant documents. All applications MUST be made through the London Tenders Portal ONLY and NOT to the Contact Details contained within this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9d3748-67f8-4496-ab08-940f8763f749 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY |
| Locality | BROMLEY |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR1 3UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | Bromley Town |
| Westminster constituency | Bromley and Biggin Hill |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2017 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9d3748-67f8-4496-ab08-940f8763f749

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9d3748-67f8-4496-ab08-940f8763f749
  3rd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=237658586
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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