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# Fostering Advice and Mediation Service

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa449f2e-3d7c-41f7-ae90-61f7ee954ed7

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council have awarded a contract for a Fostering Advice and Mediation Service. This joint procurement, aimed at supporting the recruitment and retention of foster carers, falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category with CPV code 85000000. The contract, valued at approximately £237,048 with potential extensions, will run from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028. This initiative includes Independent Advice and Mediation services, fostering household support, and organisational support for council staff. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and procured under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, the procurement follows an open procedure. The award notice was published on 25th September 2024, with The Fostering Network named as the successful supplier.

The tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in providing advisory and support services within the health and social work sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete and benefit from this contract. Businesses with a strong background in fostering support services, legal assistance, and organisational guidance for public sector staff will find this contract highly relevant. The procurement methods and specific support elements required offer a substantial incentive for specialised service providers to enhance their portfolios and contribute to vital community services in the East Midlands.

## Notice

Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council (the Councils') are seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a Fostering Advice and Mediation service. The Councils' are jointly procuring this service, to which there are three elements, with the aim of supporting the recruitment and retention of foster carers. The contract will comprise of: * Independent Advice and Mediation service for foster carers, to support them when an allegation or complaint is made against them. * Fostering Household Support, for foster carers to have access to legal cover, helpline advice, online support & forums, periodicals and news, and other financial benefits. * Organisational Support for Council staff, enabling up-to-date practice support and guidance. The contract duration will be for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 years (on a 1+1 basis) to a maximum of 4 years in total, at both Councils' discretion. The total contract value is estimated to be a maximum of PS240,000.00 over the total length of the contract (including any potential extensions). The anticipated contract start date will be 1st October 2024. This contract will be let under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Application documents can be downloaded from www.eastmidstenders.org The closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is 12 noon, on the 8th July 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a43e4e-8808-43b6-ba7c-05f4cd5a6ed8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,048 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,048 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FOSTERING NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a43e4e-8808-43b6-ba7c-05f4cd5a6ed8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a43e4e-8808-43b6-ba7c-05f4cd5a6ed8
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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