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title: "Independent Fostering Agency"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-13"
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# Independent Fostering Agency

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7077fc4a-3527-4b3b-b420-aed3c9852d38

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Independent Fostering Agency" contract, initiated by Bristol City Council, pertains to the social work and related services sector, specifically within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a total contract value of £80,000. The tender period concluded on 3rd September 2019, and the contract commenced on 19th September 2019, lasting until 18th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the social work sector, particularly those offering fostering services. Companies with expertise in social services, particularly those focused on fostering and child welfare, are encouraged to consider bidding for similar contracts. The involvement of local authorities like Bristol City Council highlights the potential for sustained partnerships in public service delivery.

## Notice

Independent Fostering Agency - Phoenix Fostering

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e396c83e-b7f7-4d76-b4bf-1979b836a630 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2019 - 18 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2019 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e396c83e-b7f7-4d76-b4bf-1979b836a630

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e396c83e-b7f7-4d76-b4bf-1979b836a630
  13th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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