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title: "CSW - Advice and Mediation Service for Local Authority Foster Carers for Warwickshire CC, Solihull MBC and Coventry CC - AWARD"
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# CSW - Advice and Mediation Service for Local Authority Foster Carers for Warwickshire CC, Solihull MBC and Coventry CC - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d2ab403-0cb8-4a1e-abfe-79a6baafc7b9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves supplying an Advice and Mediation Service for Local Authority Foster Carers, initiated by the Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire partnership. The tender title is "CSW - Advice and Mediation Service for Local Authority Foster Carers for Warwickshire CC, Solihull MBC and Coventry CC." It falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on guidance services, and is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2021. The award for this tender was published on 5th February 2019, with the tender submission deadline occurring on 11th January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the counselling and guidance sectors, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer mediation and support services to foster carers and local authorities. Companies with expertise in foster care management, complaint resolution, or advocacy would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process, enabling them to play a vital role in improving support for foster carers in the region.

## Notice

Warwickshire CC is seeking a single provider, on behalf of Warwickshire CC, Coventry CC and Solihull MBC, to deliver independent advice, guidance, support mediation and advocacy to foster carers and employees of the local authorities party to this agreement. They will mediate between foster carers and local authorities to reach satisfactory and timely resolution to any complaints, concerns or allegations raised by either the foster carer or the local authority. They will advise local authorities on policies and procedures regarding foster care management and support and provide assistance to local authorities in the development of support services for foster carers. The services will be delivered by the Advice and Mediation Worker employed by the Service Provider for a minimum of 21 hours per week.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a975e667-b5a4-4c97-bfd1-0f1a3b883129 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | WARWICKSHIRE |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FOSTERING NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2019 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a975e667-b5a4-4c97-bfd1-0f1a3b883129

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a975e667-b5a4-4c97-bfd1-0f1a3b883129
  5th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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