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title: "Support Services to Kinship Carers"
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# Support Services to Kinship Carers

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ccc9bf4-e332-4a23-8f54-954d9b06787f

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bromley is seeking support services for kinship carers. The contract falls under the Health and social work services industry category and is valued at £350,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on April 13, 2023. The contract is expected to start on May 22, 2023, and last until May 21, 2028. The service delivery location is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to provide support services to kinship carers in the Health and social work services sector. Businesses with experience in delivering community-based support groups, advice services, and workforce development services would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Provider will deliver a comprehensive offer for special guardians and other kinship carers, including: * Access to community-based peer support groups (online and face-to-face) * Access to a telephone/online advice service * In depth, 1:1 support for 40 Special Guardians or other Kinship carers * A dedicated local project worker 2 days per week: * To build relationships between kinship carers and the Local Authority * To undertake needs assessments and to identify lower-level support (e.g. grant or charity applications) * To put in place support to meet the identified needs, following discussions with the Local Authority * To identify local Kinship carers who might need support and to make the Local Authority aware of the need for support * Facilitating and providing access to training for kinship carers both in conjunction with Bromley and as a service provider * Organising informal social events for kinship carers both in conjunction with Bromley and as a service provider * Membership for Kinship carers and Bromley staff to a Professionals Network experienced in Kinship Care * Workforce development services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc051e9-d7ae-447c-94bd-89a208907407 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 21 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2023 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc051e9-d7ae-447c-94bd-89a208907407

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc051e9-d7ae-447c-94bd-89a208907407
  17th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=dc1aff14-d0c4-ed11-8120-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Link to advert:

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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