--- title: "Approved Provider List for the provision of Fostering & Kinship Carer Assessments in Worcestrshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bac3041a-cdcb-4cdc-a9cd-97fd3e77258f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bac3041a-cdcb-4cdc-a9cd-97fd3e77258f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bac3041a-cdcb-4cdc-a9cd-97fd3e77258f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bac3041a-cdcb-4cdc-a9cd-97fd3e77258f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-12-20" --- # Approved Provider List for the provision of Fostering & Kinship Carer Assessments in Worcestrshire Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bac3041a-cdcb-4cdc-a9cd-97fd3e77258f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bac3041a-cdcb-4cdc-a9cd-97fd3e77258f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bac3041a-cdcb-4cdc-a9cd-97fd3e77258f.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is seeking to establish an Approved Provider List for Fostering and Kinship Carer Assessments, with the tender titled "Approved Provider List for the provision of Fostering & Kinship Carer Assessments in Worcestershire." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 2nd January 2018. It is anticipated that contracts will commence on 1st March 2018 and continue for two years, with an option to extend for a further two years based on performance. The procurement method is an open procedure, and while around 70 kinship assessments and 10-15 fostering assessments are expected to be awarded, the final numbers are not guaranteed. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those experienced in conducting assessments for kinship and fostering. Providers that can efficiently manage high-demand periods or possess resources to accommodate the Council's needs during peak referrals will be well-suited for this procurement. Interested providers are encouraged to express their interest and submit a standard questionnaire to be considered for this essential service in supporting vulnerable families in Worcestershire. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council is looking to establish a list of Approved Providers to assist the Council's Fostering and Kinship Service complete assessments on non - related foster carers and kinship assessments on connected people. The Council has seen a significant rise in the number of referrals for assessments of connected people. The Council undertakes kinship assessments with a number of outcomes: o approval as foster carers o Special Guardianship Orders and o Child Arrangement Orders The Council is looking for agencies that could assist the service by undertaking assessments at times when there is a high demand and there is no capacity within the kinship teams. Based on last year's referral rate, and the number of referrals to date this year it, is envisaged that the council will be requiring approximately 70 kinship assessments and 10-15 fostering assessments a year to be undertaken externally . However there is no guarantee these numbers will be the numbers being completed by external Providers. Contracts are expected to be in place by 1st March 2018, it is anticipated that a 2 year contract be adopted with an option to extend for a further 2 years subject to performance. The Approved List may be opened annually at the Council's discretion. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. 20/12/17 - Supplier questions and answers have been added as a synopsis for information today. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e11dc2-f550-4978-a009-a84c1aae18e5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2017 at 09:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e11dc2-f550-4978-a009-a84c1aae18e5 - 16 Nov 2017 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e11dc2-f550-4978-a009-a84c1aae18e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e11dc2-f550-4978-a009-a84c1aae18e5 20th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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