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title: "External Placements for Looked After Children - Re-Opening"
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# External Placements for Looked After Children - Re-Opening

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e92c5460-5efa-4bb4-b770-2bae98c54ae4

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "External Placements for Looked After Children - Re-Opening." This procurement, under the category of social work services, is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 30 April 2021. The expected value of this contract is £60 million, which will run from 1 August 2021 to 31 January 2025, covering various locations including Essex and beyond. The procurement process is conducted through an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of providers to apply.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in social work services and accommodation provision, particularly those specialising in care for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which emphasises high-quality care and support for young people. Providers already on the Select List do not need to reapply, allowing new entrants to capitalise on this reopening opportunity and expand their service offerings.

## Notice

In 2019, the Council established a Select List of Providers committed to providing high quality care and support and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. This Select List is currently re-opened for new applications on an annual basis. This exercise is the second re-opening for new applications. Providers that have already been awarded a place on the Select List need not re-apply. Additional information: Tenders must be submitted through In-Tend Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6111fd-8eb6-48be-98a5-0a8dca2bf768 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2021 at 10:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6111fd-8eb6-48be-98a5-0a8dca2bf768
- 15 Mar 2021 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6111fd-8eb6-48be-98a5-0a8dca2bf768

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6111fd-8eb6-48be-98a5-0a8dca2bf768
  15th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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