--- title: "Doncaster Children's Services Trust - Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b51e2a95-b9df-4136-a164-4ba7b90afc79" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b51e2a95-b9df-4136-a164-4ba7b90afc79" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b51e2a95-b9df-4136-a164-4ba7b90afc79.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b51e2a95-b9df-4136-a164-4ba7b90afc79.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST" published: "2018-09-13" --- # Doncaster Children's Services Trust - Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Event Buyer: DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b51e2a95-b9df-4136-a164-4ba7b90afc79 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b51e2a95-b9df-4136-a164-4ba7b90afc79) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b51e2a95-b9df-4136-a164-4ba7b90afc79.json) ## Summary The Doncaster Children's Services Trust is currently in the planning stage for an event titled "Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) Event," aimed at engaging providers of foster care for looked after children and young people in Doncaster. The event is scheduled for 18th October 2018, at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1BN, commencing at 12:30 pm with registration and concluding at 4:00 pm. Interested parties are required to respond by 5th October 2018 to confirm their attendance, as the event supports crucial dialogues regarding the Trust's challenges and initiatives in foster care services. This event presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly for independent fostering agencies looking to expand their network and gain insights on best practices. Engaging in this procurement process will allow these businesses to connect directly with the Trust, understand current needs, and showcase their capabilities as potential partners in providing foster care services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Businesses that specialise in fostering provisions or related support services would be especially well-suited to participate. ## Notice Doncaster Children's Services Trust are hosting an event for all Independent Fostering Agencies. The Trust would like to meet with existing and new providers of foster carers for looked after children and young people of Doncaster. The event will take place on Thursday 18th October 2018, at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1BN. Event registration is 12.30pm for a 1.00 pm start. The event will conclude around 4.00 pm. The main discussion points and areas of focus during the event will include (but not be limited to): * The current challenges faced by the Trust (substantiated with statistical data) * Young Advisers Presentation (first hand information) * Independent Reviewing Officers (sharing best practice) * Trust in-house Fostering Projects including Mockingbird Providers are requested to limit delegate numbers to a maximum of two please. We would welcome your participation and if you are able to attend then please can you respond by email to tereen.akhtar@dcstrust.co.uk and let me know how many people are attending and the names by close of play Friday 5th October 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71a60964-4fa4-4a38-b587-e55ea0a59e6d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN1 1DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2018 at 10:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71a60964-4fa4-4a38-b587-e55ea0a59e6d - 13 Sep 2018 at 10:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d09701f-bf62-4855-ac15-f7f5b126cfc4 - 13 Sep 2018 at 10:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6e97eb-f8a2-4f22-b592-e8571bad11e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71a60964-4fa4-4a38-b587-e55ea0a59e6d 13th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d09701f-bf62-4855-ac15-f7f5b126cfc4 13th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6e97eb-f8a2-4f22-b592-e8571bad11e1 13th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1dd62303-3eb7-e811-80ed-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.doncasterchildrenstrust.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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