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title: "IFA placements"
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buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-05-31"
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# IFA placements

Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-832ffee1-411b-48be-a712-1ecfd857d138

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, sought tenders for "IFA placements", centred around securing placements with Independent Foster Agencies within the social work sector. This procurement, classified under CPV code 85300000, had a total contract value of £390,625 and was aimed at providers who could meet the needs of the local authority. The procurement method used was classified as 'Other', with the tender period concluding on 10 January 2018. The contract period commenced on 11 January 2018 and concluded on 31 March 2019, covering the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in social care and related services, particularly those specialising in foster care and child welfare. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. Companies such as foster care agencies and social work service providers would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their client base and contributing to community welfare through their services.

## Notice

Placements with Independent Foster Agencies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf09805-3d5a-4b3b-86b7-f2f879fef0bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £390,625 |
| 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 | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | A1 FOSTER CARE; FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE; ORCHARD CARE NE; UNITY FOSTER CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 31 May 2018 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf09805-3d5a-4b3b-86b7-f2f879fef0bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf09805-3d5a-4b3b-86b7-f2f879fef0bf
  31st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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