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title: "WP3317 - Foster Carer Support Service"
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# WP3317 - Foster Carer Support Service

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-728151da-c54f-4127-a7d4-eff4ab67641c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Walsall Council e-Tendering seeking quotes for the "WP3317 - Foster Carer Support Service," aimed at delivering support for foster carers in Walsall, United Kingdom. This service includes peer support, advice, and community activities, with a total contract value of £500,000 over a period from 1st May 2017 to 30th April 2019, which may extend for an additional year. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services and community support, particularly those skilled in attracting match funding and enhancing service offerings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as they can effectively leverage local community ties and demonstrate social value in their proposals.

## Notice

Walsall Children's Services is seeking quotes from organisations to deliver support to Walsall Council foster carers. The successful bidder will be based in Walsall and be led by a management committee comprising foster carers based in Walsall. The service will include peer support, advice and guidance to foster carers as well as providing opportunities for activities and outings for foster carers and the children and young people in their care. The successful organisation will be skilled in attracting match funding opportunities and able to add value to their bid by maximising the number of sessions offered. This is premised in Social Value Act which aims to benefit to the local communities and economy. The service needs to be available from 1st May 2017 and the contract will run for 2 years with the possible extension of up to an additional 12 months (2 years plus up to a further 12 months). The decision to activate the extension will be made within 6 months of the end of the initial 2 year period. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6299d80-d5d1-4634-beec-82ecefc829f1 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2017 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6299d80-d5d1-4634-beec-82ecefc829f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6299d80-d5d1-4634-beec-82ecefc829f1
  31st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://webwalsall.com/childrens-services/

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