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title: "CS/2020/BAF Derbyshire Step Down to Fostering"
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# CS/2020/BAF Derbyshire Step Down to Fostering

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef6edc6c-a7b3-4699-960e-aa3995ced144

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CS/2020/BAF Derbyshire Step Down to Fostering" is initiated by Derbyshire County Council seeking to enhance local specialist fostering services for children with disabilities. This tender is classified under the health and social work services industry category and is located in the East Midlands, UK. The procurement method is open, and the tender period ends on 19th March 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2020 and will last until 31st July 2024, with an overall budget of £8,000,000.

This opportunity presents a pathway for businesses focused on social care and fostering services to expand their operations. Firms that specialise in high-quality support for foster children, particularly those that can offer flexible and crisis-responsive services, will be well-positioned to compete. The tender specifically invites smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to the care and support of children in Derbyshire.

## Notice

The Service aim is to increase the number of Derbyshire children with disabilities appropriately placed in local specialist fostering provision to age 18, or beyond. These children may have experienced multiple placement endings and their needs and behaviours will have led to either a placement in residential care or identification as a child on the cusp of residential care. DCC is particularly keen to return to Derbyshire children placed 'at a distance'. The Project will provide high quality specialist foster care that nurtures and supports the children to achieve their full potential. The Provider for an 'all-inclusive' bid price will stabilise placements during volatile or crisis periods by delivering additional and flexible support to the carer and/or placed child.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59389efd-ae8f-4d74-a10d-9829852dba09 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2020 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59389efd-ae8f-4d74-a10d-9829852dba09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59389efd-ae8f-4d74-a10d-9829852dba09
  18th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9d8458c1-5952-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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