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title: "Foster Carer Allegation Support Service"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-12"
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# Foster Carer Allegation Support Service

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f021242d-4eff-4114-b78b-df102c29d262

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## Summary

The Essex County Council is looking to recommission the Essex Fostering Allegation Support Service, starting from 1st August 2024. This service aims to provide independent advice and support to Essex Foster Carers facing an allegation. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 24th May 2024. The contract period is set to run from 1st August 2024 to 1st August 2029. The procurement falls under the industry category of Health and social work services.

This tender for the Foster Carer Allegation Support Service offers an opportunity for businesses to provide essential support services to foster carers in Essex. Companies specializing in health and social work services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, with a contract value of £250,000 in GBP. Interested businesses should consider engaging with Essex County Council to explore partnership opportunities and contribute to this significant project.

## Notice

CC is looking to recommission the Essex Fostering Allegation Support Service from 1st August 2024. The service looks to provide independent advice and support to Essex Foster Carers who are subject to an allegation. This is a really exciting opportunity and as part of our project work, we would like to share our findings with our provider market and seek their views and help us to refine the offer as we take the project into its next phase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b113bfa3-3598-4c5a-a3e5-9d4af2388381 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| 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

- 12 Apr 2024 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b113bfa3-3598-4c5a-a3e5-9d4af2388381

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b113bfa3-3598-4c5a-a3e5-9d4af2388381
  12th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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