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title: "ESCC - ME - Approved List for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services"
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# ESCC - ME - Approved List for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2c71f35-e29c-4a77-bcfa-616b6f5716ab

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council have issued a tender, titled "ESCC - ME - Approved List for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services", in the welfare services for children and young people industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a tender period ending on 26th September 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on 27th September 2022 and end on 28th September 2022. The tender is an open procedure (above threshold) and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) businesses.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing foster care services to these councils. Organisations interested in working with East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council to ensure the wellbeing and diversity of children in need of foster care can participate. Businesses that can offer regulated services and promote individual wellbeing are encouraged to engage in this procurement process. The councils aim to manage demand and service pressures in line with the Children's Act 1989, fostering a collaboration with social care partners. Providers interested in these services must ensure compliance with the specified terms and conditions, as this tender seeks to establish an approved list for future placements.

## Notice

Request for information for the provision of an Approved List for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are writing to invite you to an opportunity to submit a survey response for the future provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services. We are looking to recommission these services to create an Approved List which will include a call off process for all individual placements. The main objectives of the Approved List will be; - To ensure all providers of foster care services to East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are providing a regulated service on terms and conditions that are the most up to date. - Fulfil the responsibilities of the Children's Act 1989 and to promote individual wellbeing, promote diversity and quality in provision of services. - Work alongside Children's and Social Care partners to manage demand and service pressures. The current framework is due to end on 31 March 2023. East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are currently reviewing the options available for the delivery of this service and would like to explore interest and information regarding these services from providers. We are undertaking this exercise to help best inform the decision-making process. All information received in response to this request for information will be confidential and will be considered when shaping future services, and no provider will have any advantage over another. Organisations not participating in this exercise will not be disadvantaged should any tendering process be pursued. Should a procurement exercise be undertaken, a separate notice will be issued. Additional information: East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are writing to invite you to an opportunity to submit a survey response for the future provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services. All responses can be returned through the South East Shared Services Portal. If you have any questions regarding this request for information, please contact Mandi Edwards at mandi.edwards@eastsussex.gov.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccccb289-f752-4dce-acfa-3e7819d25d46 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2022 - 28 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2022 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccccb289-f752-4dce-acfa-3e7819d25d46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccccb289-f752-4dce-acfa-3e7819d25d46
  5th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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