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title: "White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework (New Providers) April 2020"
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# White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework (New Providers) April 2020

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7eb8dd1d-2400-4664-9b28-1b30d7f6bbec

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is seeking tenders for the "White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework (New Providers) April 2020" project. This contract, which falls within the social work and related services category, has a total value of £60 million and is set to take place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions due by 27th November 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the fostering and social services sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide secure, warm, and supportive environments for children will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project not only opens the door to substantial financial support but also allows businesses to contribute positively to community welfare by supporting at-risk children and families.

## Notice

The overall requirement of this contract is that children will be placed with families who have been assessed and approved to provide a secure, warm, safe and supportive environment in which they can develop in all aspects of their lives. This is being let in conjunction with DN219283/DN383876, and will run over the same period and with the same terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3e79c1-ae4b-465c-9912-c4895065c21a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2019 at 17:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3e79c1-ae4b-465c-9912-c4895065c21a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3e79c1-ae4b-465c-9912-c4895065c21a
  28th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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