--- title: "CWC21197 - Foster Carer Support - Request for Quotation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a42ae498-0e7f-4f8d-9665-30c7f1d22373" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a42ae498-0e7f-4f8d-9665-30c7f1d22373" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a42ae498-0e7f-4f8d-9665-30c7f1d22373.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a42ae498-0e7f-4f8d-9665-30c7f1d22373.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-18" --- # CWC21197 - Foster Carer Support - Request for Quotation Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a42ae498-0e7f-4f8d-9665-30c7f1d22373 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a42ae498-0e7f-4f8d-9665-30c7f1d22373) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a42ae498-0e7f-4f8d-9665-30c7f1d22373.json) ## Summary The City of Wolverhampton Council has initiated a tender process under the title "CWC21197 - Foster Carer Support - Request for Quotation" aimed at providing essential support services for foster carers. This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category and is located in Wolverhampton, England. The tender, currently active, requires submissions by 29 November 2021, and successful applicants will provide services from 1 January 2022 until 31 December 2024, focusing on legal, accountancy, and welfare support for approximately 220 foster households. This opportunity represents a significant growth prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social care support, legal services, and counselling. Businesses equipped to deliver independent legal advice, professional development, and mental health support would be particularly well-suited for this tender. By participating in this procurement, vendors can strengthen their involvement in the community and potentially develop long-term relationships with the City of Wolverhampton Council. ## Notice CWC21197 - Support For Foster Carers - Quotation Request City of Wolverhampton Council offers its foster carers independent foster care support because there are occasions where a foster carer would need independent and impartial support from someone other than their Supervising Social Worker. This would occur in cases involving serious allegations, where it is more appropriate for the foster carer to be supported by someone independent. Although there is a general regulatory requirement to provide this support, including support outside office hours, training, advice, and information as appears necessary in the interests of the child placed with them, the detail of what form this support should take is not laid down in statute or regulation. There are currently approximately 220 internal fostering households in Wolverhampton. The strategic direction for the service is to reduce dependence on costlier externally provided services where possible and to place looked after children in foster care rather than residential care. The Council is looking to commission specialist support for their foster carers, in particular: * Legal advice * Legal expenses * Arrest and interview expenses * Accountancy and Tax advice * Advice on insurance * Counselling helpline * Professional development - education advice and support * Medical and first aid helpline * Additional benefits for foster carers Applicants should submit quotations by describing the services they can provide, and provide costings for the service per household, over a three year period - 1 Jan 2022 to 31Dec 2024. Please refer to RFQ documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49fc01b3-ff77-451b-ab30-cc1e4a3ceb3e | | 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 | 18 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2021 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49fc01b3-ff77-451b-ab30-cc1e4a3ceb3e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49fc01b3-ff77-451b-ab30-cc1e4a3ceb3e 18th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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