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title: "White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework (Refresh Opportunity for Existing Providers Only April 2020)"
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# White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework (Refresh Opportunity for Existing Providers Only April 2020)

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f9a632b-87c8-4994-8783-e616918c8e4a

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## Summary

Leeds City Council is currently inviting tenders for the "White Rose - Independent Fostering and Supported Lodgings Framework," specifically aimed at existing providers seeking a price uplift. This opportunity falls under the social work and related services category and is valued at £9,000,000. The tender period will close on 27th November 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 17th July 2020 and run until 31st March 2021. The procurement is being carried out in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those specializing in fostering and supported lodgings. Organisations that are already registered as providers and can demonstrate their ability to deliver safe, warm, and supportive environments for children will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. There is a particular encouragement for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to apply, as the framework aims to enhance and expand the services provided to children in care.

## Notice

This is an opportunity for Existing Providers - Only to apply for a price uplift. There is another opportunity for New Providers in DN438466. 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 in which they can develop in all aspects of their lives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdfe8ab-761d-4fb9-a00b-06912cb65e95 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| 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

- 29 Oct 2019 at 17:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdfe8ab-761d-4fb9-a00b-06912cb65e95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdfe8ab-761d-4fb9-a00b-06912cb65e95
  29th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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