--- title: "West Midlands Fostering Framework 2020 (1.2)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2ac3546-7676-4a1a-8c92-93b1f2e0cc63" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2ac3546-7676-4a1a-8c92-93b1f2e0cc63" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2ac3546-7676-4a1a-8c92-93b1f2e0cc63.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2ac3546-7676-4a1a-8c92-93b1f2e0cc63.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-21" --- # West Midlands Fostering Framework 2020 (1.2) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2ac3546-7676-4a1a-8c92-93b1f2e0cc63 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2ac3546-7676-4a1a-8c92-93b1f2e0cc63) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2ac3546-7676-4a1a-8c92-93b1f2e0cc63.json) ## Summary Sandwell Children's Trust is currently conducting an open tender for the "West Midlands Fostering Framework 2020 (1.2)," aimed at engaging new providers for foster carer placements for looked after children. The procurement falls under the light touch regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with an estimated annual contract value of £133 million. The tender period is set to close on 28th January 2022, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2024. This procurement exercise is specifically located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the welfare services sector, especially those specialising in child and youth services. Providers that can offer comprehensive solutions for foster care placements will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the collaborative nature of this framework, organisations capable of partnering with local authorities within the West Midlands region will likely find this to be a valuable opportunity for growth and increased market presence. ## Notice Sandwell Children's Trust is seeking to identify new suitable providers offering foster carer placements for looked after children to join its existing Regional Fostering Framework by reopening a procurement exercise. This procurement is being undertaken by Sandwell Children's Trust ("the Trust") in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The services being procured fall under Schedule 3 of the regulations and are subject to the light touch regime. The following organisations will be able to call-off against the framework contract and are referenced in the OJEU Notice: Birmingham Children's Trust, Coventry City Council, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Herefordshire Council, Sandwell Children's Trust, Shropshire County Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council, Stoke-On-Trent City Council, Borough of Telford & Wrekin , Walsall Council, Warwickshire County Council, Wolverhampton City Council and Worcestershire Children First. The estimated annual contract value is PS133m. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being issued using Sandwell Trust's e-tendering system 'in-tend', and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using this system. Therefore, all interested providers must via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home Tender Closing Date: 28th January 2022 Additional information: This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being issued using Sandwell Trust's e-tendering system 'in-tend', and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using this system. Therefore, all interested providers must via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home Tender Closing Date: 28th January 2022 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5309abb8-0ea7-484f-b90f-87a970f9753b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 21 Dec 2021 at 01:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5309abb8-0ea7-484f-b90f-87a970f9753b - 21 Dec 2021 at 00:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5309abb8-0ea7-484f-b90f-87a970f9753b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5309abb8-0ea7-484f-b90f-87a970f9753b 21st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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