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title: "Independent Support to Foster Carers 2021 - AWARD"
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# Independent Support to Foster Carers 2021 - AWARD

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c785137-9c00-4f59-b6f3-55e8e467dac7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Portsmouth City Council seeking suppliers for "Independent Support to Foster Carers 2021". This initiative falls under the industry category of social work and related services, and is being executed via an open procedure. The tender period for submissions concluded on 11th June 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st January 2022 and run until 31st December 2023, with a potential extension up to five years. The contract carries an estimated value of up to £50,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social work services. Companies with experience in providing independent support, training for social workers, and development of informational resources for carers would particularly benefit from this contract, as they can position themselves effectively to compete for the work with Portsmouth City Council.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting quotations from suitably qualified suppliers to provide an Independent Support to Foster Carers in relation to concerns, complaints and allegations. The successful provider will be required to provide timely, responsive, independent information, advice, representation and support to Portsmouth City Council carers, ensuring they have appropriate information and support to communicate their views in formal settings within the process and management of allegations against carers. The provider will also prepare and deliver one training session per year to Portsmouth City Council Social Workers on how to support carers facing allegations. The provider will also supply the council with online leaflets and paper leaflets to inform carers of support available . The estimated value of the contract is up to PS50,000 based on historical spend information. The initial contract term will be for 2 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 3 years to a maximum total term of 5 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fc571e-29e2-442b-b8c1-9a0f961cf939 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2021 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fc571e-29e2-442b-b8c1-9a0f961cf939

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fc571e-29e2-442b-b8c1-9a0f961cf939
  19th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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