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title: "Independent Fostering Agencies Framework"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON"
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# Independent Fostering Agencies Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ed44b53-e4a0-4a35-99a5-717cb85fb912

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## Summary

The London Borough of Sutton is currently conducting a tender for the "Independent Fostering Agencies Framework" as part of its initiative to improve health and social work services for children and young people in Sutton. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 21st June 2017. The framework, valued at £16,000,000, is designed to foster the well-being of children and young people in resilient family settings, and the services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in welfare services for children and young people. Companies that offer innovative, child-centric fostering solutions can particularly benefit from this initiative, as the London Borough of Sutton strives to partner with organisations that align with its vision of promoting happy, healthy, and independent children ready for adult life.

## Notice

The London Borough of Sutton Children's Trust Board has set a vision for all: "Children and young people in Sutton to be happy, safe and healthy within resilient families and for them to grow up with the skills, knowledge and attributes they will need to be confident, independent and ready for adult life."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51617659-80a0-4e88-abf0-748542381228 |
| 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 | 17 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON |
| Locality | SUTTON |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM1 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Electoral ward | Sutton Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sutton and Cheam |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 17 May 2017 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51617659-80a0-4e88-abf0-748542381228

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51617659-80a0-4e88-abf0-748542381228
  17th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8053bfac-cc30-e711-80e0-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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