--- title: "Foster Care Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98faca2e-5e06-4403-b43c-219306a4210e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98faca2e-5e06-4403-b43c-219306a4210e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98faca2e-5e06-4403-b43c-219306a4210e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98faca2e-5e06-4403-b43c-219306a4210e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Foster Care Training Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98faca2e-5e06-4403-b43c-219306a4210e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98faca2e-5e06-4403-b43c-219306a4210e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98faca2e-5e06-4403-b43c-219306a4210e.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting quotes for the provision of Foster Care Training. The procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the publication date on 20 February 2025 and a closing date for submissions on 10 March 2025 at 15:00hrs. The contract period is expected to start on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing for broader participation. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in personnel-training and staff development services to provide targeted training for foster carers associated with Sandwell Children's Trust. It is particularly suited for organisations that have experience in professional development courses and training services aimed at childcare and support professionals. The successful provider will be instrumental in supporting the fostering service, enhancing the skills and capabilities of foster carers to ensure they meet the needs of the children in Sandwell. This opportunity caters to businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint within public sector services, specifically within social care and child development sectors. ## Notice Foster Care Training Sandwell Children's Trust ("The Trust") invites quotes subject to the following conditions, for the provision Sandwell Children's Trust Foster Care Training upon the terms and conditions of the attached Contract for included in Section 8 of this Invitation to Quote (ITQ). Sandwell Children's Trust is an independent not-for-profit company that provides social care and support services to children, young people and families. The Fostering Service offers placements to Sandwell children, but is no longer part of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Trust Therefore, to continue to provide fostering services, the agency is registered as an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA), and its fostering arm is called Sandwell Children's Trust Fostering. In Sandwell, we believe that all children and young people have the right to be healthy, happy, and safe; to be loved, valued and respected; and to have high aspirations for their future. We would wish all children to have secure relationships with family, friends and carers, be eager, excited, curious and engaged in learning, have self-confidence, be able to co-operate and communicate socially and have the best possible health and development. Our vision is for Sandwell's children and young people to have the best start in life and for them to be nurtured and supported by those who care for them so that they will develop into healthy, socially responsible and achieving adults who, in turn, show the same level of care when raising their own families Sandwell Children's Trust has approximately 300 mainstream and connected foster carers who expected to complete a number of mandatory and developmental training courses to support them to meet the needs of the children in their care. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Monday 10 March 2025 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2047663-19ce-4bc7-a78f-bf203c212765 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79632000 - Personnel-training services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2047663-19ce-4bc7-a78f-bf203c212765 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2047663-19ce-4bc7-a78f-bf203c212765 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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