--- title: "Fostering Agency Framework 2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80c86faa-05b6-40b2-b6c5-60e9310eaee1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80c86faa-05b6-40b2-b6c5-60e9310eaee1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80c86faa-05b6-40b2-b6c5-60e9310eaee1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80c86faa-05b6-40b2-b6c5-60e9310eaee1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-10-01" --- # Fostering Agency Framework 2020 Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80c86faa-05b6-40b2-b6c5-60e9310eaee1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80c86faa-05b6-40b2-b6c5-60e9310eaee1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80c86faa-05b6-40b2-b6c5-60e9310eaee1.json) ## Summary The Fostering Agency Framework 2020, initiated by Norfolk County Council, is currently in the Tender stage. This procurement is classified under the Health and social work services category, specifically targeting social work services with accommodation and welfare services for children and young people. The tender was published on 14th August 2020, and proposals must be submitted by 22nd October 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and continue until 28th February 2025, with delivery addresses covering various regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those focused on fostering and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement seeks diverse providers for its framework. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering high-quality social work services, especially those with an emphasis on innovative approaches and risk management, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. ## Notice Norfolk County Council wish to revise the current Framework for Fostering Agencies for existing and new providers. Further to Paragraph 3 of the Best Value Statutory Guidance issued by the Secretary of State for Local Government in September 2011, the Council engaged with the market to further understand options for delivery. The meetings informed providers of our intentions and what we hope to achieve, to ascertain what potential providers see as areas of risk, to discuss the specifications, contractual terms and what (if anything) would stop interested parties from applying. Notes and slides from these meetings have been published as clarifications. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk 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/d1e124db-62db-4d4a-9dff-e20b6e690294 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 1 Oct 2020 at 15:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e124db-62db-4d4a-9dff-e20b6e690294 - 1 Oct 2020 at 15:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e124db-62db-4d4a-9dff-e20b6e690294 - 1 Oct 2020 at 15:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e124db-62db-4d4a-9dff-e20b6e690294 - 1 Oct 2020 at 15:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e124db-62db-4d4a-9dff-e20b6e690294 - 14 Aug 2020 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e124db-62db-4d4a-9dff-e20b6e690294 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e124db-62db-4d4a-9dff-e20b6e690294 9th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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