--- title: "WCC - A Block Arrangement for Fostering Provisions - Pilot Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c603e8c-6f85-4255-b283-2ba49f5368ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c603e8c-6f85-4255-b283-2ba49f5368ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c603e8c-6f85-4255-b283-2ba49f5368ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c603e8c-6f85-4255-b283-2ba49f5368ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2018-10-29" --- # WCC - A Block Arrangement for Fostering Provisions - Pilot Project Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c603e8c-6f85-4255-b283-2ba49f5368ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c603e8c-6f85-4255-b283-2ba49f5368ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c603e8c-6f85-4255-b283-2ba49f5368ed.json) ## Summary Warwickshire County Council is currently undertaking a tender process titled "WCC - A Block Arrangement for Fostering Provisions - Pilot Project," which seeks a single provider for an alternative approach to Foster Care arrangements in Warwickshire. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and involves up to nine foster care placements over a four-year contract, starting on 1 April 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2023. The tender period closes on 3 December 2018, and interested parties must register with the e-tendering system CSW-JETS to participate in the open procurement process. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on fostering and community welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the project aims to deliver impactful foster care solutions and improve outcomes for children. The contracting authority welcomes providers capable of demonstrating effective service delivery and potentially expanding the initial four placements to nine, contingent on demand and satisfactory performance. ## Notice Warwickshire CC wish to commission a single provider for the provision of an alternative approach to Foster Care arrangements in Warwickshire through the procurement of a fostering block for up to nine foster care placements over a four year contract. Initally we are looking for four foster care placements which maybe increased to 9 placements over the contract subject to demand, evidenced delivery of satisfactory outcomes for children and budget availability. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is: www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSWJETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project and be able to correspond with us about this procurement. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c763046a-c435-4d3d-b9c6-e11a8fcdca49 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 29 Oct 2018 at 09:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c763046a-c435-4d3d-b9c6-e11a8fcdca49 - 29 Oct 2018 at 09:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c763046a-c435-4d3d-b9c6-e11a8fcdca49 - 29 Oct 2018 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c763046a-c435-4d3d-b9c6-e11a8fcdca49 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c763046a-c435-4d3d-b9c6-e11a8fcdca49 29th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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