--- title: "Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Engagement Event - Doncaster Children's Services Trust Limited" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-983ebfc1-4407-48a3-91cd-8a9b6d0c7e51" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-983ebfc1-4407-48a3-91cd-8a9b6d0c7e51" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-983ebfc1-4407-48a3-91cd-8a9b6d0c7e51.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-983ebfc1-4407-48a3-91cd-8a9b6d0c7e51.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED" published: "2019-03-27" --- # Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Engagement Event - Doncaster Children's Services Trust Limited Buyer: DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-983ebfc1-4407-48a3-91cd-8a9b6d0c7e51 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-983ebfc1-4407-48a3-91cd-8a9b6d0c7e51) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-983ebfc1-4407-48a3-91cd-8a9b6d0c7e51.json) ## Summary The Doncaster Children's Services Trust Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Engagement Event." This engagement event is scheduled for 1st May 2019, taking place at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN, from 12.30 pm to 4.00 pm. Interested parties must register for the event by the engagement end date of 30th April 2019. The procurement falls under the category of social work services with accommodation, highlighting the Trust's focus on fostering services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. This engagement event presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in fostering and social care services. Independent fostering agencies are encouraged to participate and discuss current challenges, recruitment strategies, and best practices in fostering. This is an excellent chance for organisations to network and establish connections with the Trust and other service providers, potentially enhancing their service offerings and expanding their operational reach within the public sector. ## Notice Doncaster Children's Services Trust Limited (the Trust) is hosting an event for all Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA's) on Wednesday 1st May 2019 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration will be 12.30pm for a 1.00pm start. The event will conclude at 4.00 pm. The theme for the event will be "Doncaster Carers for Doncaster Children" Background Demand for foster care placements continues to put pressure on existing provision. Both the Trust and providers alike continue to operate within a challenging economic climate. Purpose The Trust wishes to meet with existing and new providers of placements for looked after children. The main discussion points and areas for focus during the event include (but are not limited to): * Current challenges faced by the Trust and providers in meeting the needs of children / young people * Table exercises (sharing best practice and identifying improvements) * Recruitment of Foster Carers * Young Advisers * Signs of Safety * Skills to Foster Training * Staying Put Providers are asked to limit delegate numbers to a maximum of two please. We would welcome your participation and if you are able to attend please email tereen.akhtar@dcstrust.co.uk or telephone 01302 737158. Please note there is no car parking at the venue. The following car parks are located within walking distance to the venue and a fee is charged accordingly: * Frenchgate Multi-Storey, 19 South Mall, Doncaster DN1 1LL - 0.2 miles 4 minute walk * St James' Car Park, St Sepulchre Gate W, Doncaster DN1 1AQ - 0.5 miles 10 minute walk * Civic Quarter Car Park, Doncaster DN1 3JQ - 0.3 miles 5 minute walk Kind Regards Tereen Akhtar QA Officer and Interim Placements Manager ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf2e131-bd50-441a-a884-fc5c643c5eb6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN1 1ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 27 Mar 2019 at 11:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf2e131-bd50-441a-a884-fc5c643c5eb6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf2e131-bd50-441a-a884-fc5c643c5eb6 27th March 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=18726f54-7450-e911-80f3-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.doncasterchildrenstrust.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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