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title: "Lancashire Fostering Agency Placements Framework - RFQ 15180077"
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# Lancashire Fostering Agency Placements Framework - RFQ 15180077

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae6a8b62-f00f-477e-841e-5c98a9263caf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Lancashire Fostering Agency Placements Framework, identified as RFQ 15180077, is led by Lancashire County Council and revolves around the provision of foster care services for children and young people in need. The contract is categorised under the health and social work services sector, and it encompasses a total value of £80 million. The tender was published on 5th October 2017, and the contract period commenced on 5th April 2018, concluding on 4th April 2020. The procurement follows an open procedure above threshold, and it recently entered the award stage on 24th March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating within the foster care and social services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework prioritises inclusivity among various providers. Eligible suppliers can specialise in fostering services, child care, or associated family welfare support, and companies that can demonstrate experience and effectiveness in nurturing and safeguarding vulnerable children will be well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract.

## Notice

This procurement exercise concerns the provision of foster care services for children and young people (CYP) looked after by Independent Fostering Agencies. The Fostering Agencies offer access to a network of foster carers / families who have been assessed and approved, who can provide a safe environment for CYP to live and develop their lives in a safe environment. The Authority has a statutory duty to provide foster care to CYP aged between 0-18 years across the County, as well as outside of County also. The Providers will achieve the following overall outcomes in relation to children placed with their carers: * Children's welfare is safeguarded and promoted * Individual children's outcomes are improved * Children's basic need for good parenting is met. Specific outcomes will also be discussed, agreed and recorded within the Service User's Care Plan. It is intended that call-offs from the framework will be administered by the Council's Access to Resources Team. Referrals will be sent out to service providers who will need to indicate whether they can offer a placement. The final decision on which offers are suitable will be made by the social worker, and if more than one suitable offer is identified the decision will be based upon lowest cost per week.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836efa52-d94b-4fa2-aced-887b8c55aec8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2018 - 4 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 29 |
| Supplier names | ACORN HOUSE; ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS; ALPHA PLUS FOSTERING; BARNARDO SERVICES; BY THE BRIDGE NORTH WEST; CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE; CARITAS CARE; CHILD ACTION NORTHWEST; COMMUNITY FOSTER CARE; COMPASS FOSTERING NORTH; EXCEL FOSTERING; FAMILY CARE FOSTERING; FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES; FOSTER CARE LINK; FOSTERING PEOPLE; FOSTERING SOLUTIONS; FUSION FOSTERING; LORIMER FOSTER SERVICES; NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY; NEXT STAGE FOR FOSTERING; OLIVE BRANCH FOSTERING; ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE; PARALLEL PARENTS; PERPETUAL FOSTERING; SWISS FOSTER CARE; THE ADOLESCENT AND CHILDREN'S TRUST; THREE CIRCLES FOSTERING; TOGETHER TRUST; UK FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 May 2018 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836efa52-d94b-4fa2-aced-887b8c55aec8
- 5 Oct 2017 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37322a0f-58b3-484c-a79a-db034b356794

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836efa52-d94b-4fa2-aced-887b8c55aec8
  29th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37322a0f-58b3-484c-a79a-db034b356794
  5th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41880
  To apply, please select this link

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