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title: "Provision of Foster Carer Review Service"
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buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Foster Carer Review Service

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94be05fc-b476-4268-8dda-c5c56639efcc

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## Summary

The North Tyneside Council is seeking to commission a 'Provision of Foster Carer Review Service' as part of an open tendering process. This project aims to undertake annual reviews for each foster carer registered with the council, and address significant issues as they arise. The tender was published on 23rd May 2017, with a submission deadline set for 5th July 2017. The service will be delivered in the North East of the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 1st November 2017 and concluding on 31st October 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £187,500, classified under education, training, health, and social work services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in social work services, particularly those with experience in foster care management and review processes. Businesses that can demonstrate their capability to conduct independent assessments and contribute to the development of social care services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to long-term partnerships with the North Tyneside Council, enhancing service offerings while facilitating growth in the social care sector.

## Notice

North Tyneside Council wish to commission a foster carer reviewing service to undertake an annual foster carer review for each foster carer registered with North Tyneside Council. Where the practice or an issue of significance arises in respect of any foster carer an additional foster carer review will be required. The service will also contribute to the development of the foster carer review process under the direction of the Service Manager Fostering and Adoption and provide an independent annual report based on the foster carer reviews conducted during the period to be presented to the Fostering Panel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50faffdc-cb3b-4134-b0f1-2e609598e6f3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,500 |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 May 2017 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50faffdc-cb3b-4134-b0f1-2e609598e6f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50faffdc-cb3b-4134-b0f1-2e609598e6f3
  23rd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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