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title: "Independent Foster Placement IFP148-17 RFQ"
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published: "2017-11-02"
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# Independent Foster Placement IFP148-17 RFQ

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba695b7c-cc31-4dc5-b6bb-85051184e445

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## Summary

Sefton Council is seeking proposals for the "Independent Foster Placement IFP148-17 RFQ," targeting services within the community, social, and personal services sector. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure method, and the tender period is set to close on 7th November 2017. The location for delivery is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the total value of the contract is £156,000, with a contract duration starting from 19th November 2017 and ending on 30th November 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business within the social services sector. Companies experienced in providing foster placements or similar community services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to contribute positively to family-focused environments while also enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

A Foster placement has been identified as the best option to enable this young man to be part of a family environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5b42bf1-50c9-4458-8f0e-3153faf28c65 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2017 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3UU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2017 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5b42bf1-50c9-4458-8f0e-3153faf28c65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5b42bf1-50c9-4458-8f0e-3153faf28c65
  2nd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=661fc18b-c3bf-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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