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title: "Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) wanted by Durham County Council to find a home for 15 year old female."
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# Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) wanted by Durham County Council to find a home for 15 year old female.

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c657419b-5b7c-46d6-adf3-9b1ebd7fe66e

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is seeking an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) to find a home for a 15-year-old female. The procurement falls under the 'Health and Social Work Services' category and is open for participation until 14th April 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 15th April 2023 to 14th March 2024. The Council has specified that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are suitable bidders.

This opportunity to work with Durham County Council on the fostering project is ideal for businesses in the health and social work services industry. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate. The Council's commitment to finding a suitable home for a vulnerable individual creates a business opportunity where organisations can contribute to social welfare while expanding their service provision portfolio.

## Notice

Durham County Council are looking for an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) to work with them to identify a suitable home for a 15 year old female.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67fcfa4-5c1b-4c55-842c-77fe59bef988 |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2023 - 14 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SEAHAM |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR7 7TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Dawdon |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| 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

- 14 Mar 2023 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67fcfa4-5c1b-4c55-842c-77fe59bef988

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67fcfa4-5c1b-4c55-842c-77fe59bef988
  14th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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