--- title: "Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk (2020 review point)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a218f75-8f5f-464d-8061-a0140b8b5ac8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a218f75-8f5f-464d-8061-a0140b8b5ac8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a218f75-8f5f-464d-8061-a0140b8b5ac8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a218f75-8f5f-464d-8061-a0140b8b5ac8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2020-01-09" --- # Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk (2020 review point) Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a218f75-8f5f-464d-8061-a0140b8b5ac8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a218f75-8f5f-464d-8061-a0140b8b5ac8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a218f75-8f5f-464d-8061-a0140b8b5ac8.json) ## Summary Suffolk Sourcing is currently seeking tenders for the "Foster Care Rolling Select List - Suffolk (2020 review point)" as part of a procurement process aimed at health and social work services, particularly targeting welfare services for children and young people. The tender is set in Ipswich, Suffolk, with submissions due by 10th February 2020, following a deadline for clarification questions on 27th January 2020. This open procedure is reflective of an ongoing procurement type, with a contract value estimated at £35,000,000, covering the period from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021, with an option for extension until March 2024. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the evolving foster care sector. Companies that can provide health and social care services, particularly those with experience in fostering or welfare services for children and young people, will find this tender suited to their expertise. Additionally, new entrants to the market are encouraged to participate in the re-evaluation process that occurs annually, which may provide pathways to future contracts and growth in this sector. ## Notice Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Foster Care Rolling Select List. This is the second annual review point. The contract period is 1st July 2018 to 30th June 2022 with the option to extend for up to 21 months until 31st March 2024. Please note that the advertised contract value is the potential total value of all placements made via the Foster Care Rolling Select List for the period of the contract and the extension period. For contractors on the Foster Care Rolling Select List there is no guarantee of placements. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Monday 10th February . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Monday 27th January which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The Foster Care Rolling Select List will be reviewed annually. New entrants will have the opportunity to join the Rolling Select List at these review points when the Rolling Select List will be re advertised and the provider tiers will also be re evaluated. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e990277e-3785-427f-ad56-a25dd6b87234 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000,000 | | 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 9 Jan 2020 at 15:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e990277e-3785-427f-ad56-a25dd6b87234 - 9 Jan 2020 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e990277e-3785-427f-ad56-a25dd6b87234 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e990277e-3785-427f-ad56-a25dd6b87234 9th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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