--- title: "Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab57a332-3b88-412b-a49f-1ee152ca4548" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab57a332-3b88-412b-a49f-1ee152ca4548" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab57a332-3b88-412b-a49f-1ee152ca4548.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab57a332-3b88-412b-a49f-1ee152ca4548.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-27" --- # Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab57a332-3b88-412b-a49f-1ee152ca4548 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab57a332-3b88-412b-a49f-1ee152ca4548) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab57a332-3b88-412b-a49f-1ee152ca4548.json) ## Summary The Bath and North East Somerset Council is conducting a tender for the "Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers" aimed at establishing a multi-provider framework for foster care placements. This initiative addresses various categories of need, including standard placements, those for children with disabilities, parent and child units, and enhanced services. The procurement is managed under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 via a Light Touch Regime, with a total framework value of £1 billion and an initial term from 1st April 2022 until 31st March 2026, with the potential for an extension of up to two years. Interested parties must submit their applications by 12 noon on Friday, 5th November 2021, with further application opportunities available every six months thereafter. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering fostering and related care solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is seeking diverse providers to meet its varied care needs. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in working with children and young people, as well as those who can accommodate specific requirements like disability support or parent-child placements, will be particularly well-placed to succeed in this framework. ## Notice Bath and North East Somerset Council acting as the Lead Authority on behalf of participating Local Authorities of South Gloucestershire Council, Gloucestershire County Council, North Somerset Council and Bath & North East Somerset Council, is seeking tenders to meet the following categories of need: 1. Standard 2. Children with disabilities 3. Parent & Child 4. Enhanced The Council wishes to establish a multi-provider Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of the placement of children and young people in foster care. The Council is managing this procurement in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime). The framework is for an initial period of 4 years. There is potential for extension beyond the initial term, up to 2 years. The initial term will run from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026 - please ignore contract start and end dates shown above. Note: the first opportunity to apply to join the framework will close at 12 noon on Friday 5th November 2021. There will be further opportunities to join the framework on a 6 monthly basis. Additional information: For further details and to apply please follow this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=26f35ef2-a110-ec11-810e-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e781abe-1ec6-40c9-9434-2b86b69c7218 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000,000 | | 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA1 5AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Kingsmead | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2021 at 08:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e781abe-1ec6-40c9-9434-2b86b69c7218 - 24 Sep 2021 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fc09c9d-494d-4568-baf9-dd3c9901b23e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e781abe-1ec6-40c9-9434-2b86b69c7218 27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fc09c9d-494d-4568-baf9-dd3c9901b23e 24th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bathnes.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=26f35ef2-a110-ec11-810e-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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