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title: "ARFQ - Referral for Agency Foster Placement IFP53 - 17"
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# ARFQ - Referral for Agency Foster Placement IFP53 - 17

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e900f29e-9611-4334-bfc6-e11a8914fe27

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## Summary

Sefton Council is currently facilitating the procurement process for a foster placement service as part of the tender titled "ARFQ - Referral for Agency Foster Placement IFP53 - 17." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category, with an estimated value of £166,400. The tender is active and is being conducted through an open procurement method. Interested parties have until 31st May 2017 to submit their proposals, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2017 and concluding on 30th June 2021. This opportunity is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in foster care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to support diverse service providers. Companies capable of delivering long-term placements for children with specific needs, such as ASD or ADHD, would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their service offerings and improve community support.

## Notice

Sefton Council is looking for a Foster Placement for a child who is diagnosed with ASD/ADHD and hypermobility, the child is not prescribed any medication at present. This could be a long term placement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8385f46-870a-4b53-ae72-c3fb2f97b2bc |
| 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 | 25 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,400 |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 May 2017 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8385f46-870a-4b53-ae72-c3fb2f97b2bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8385f46-870a-4b53-ae72-c3fb2f97b2bc
  25th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=281238a1-3541-e711-80e1-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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