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title: "IFP27-17 Independent Foster Placement"
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buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL"
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# IFP27-17 Independent Foster Placement

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fddf914d-5141-4015-8983-233cf84673d0

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## Summary

Sefton Council is currently conducting an open tender process for an urgent long-term foster placement titled "IFP27-17 Independent Foster Placement". This procurement falls under the category of health and social work services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 23rd March 2017 and is set to close on 30th March 2017, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 3rd April 2017 and run until 31st March 2018. The total value of the contract is estimated at £156,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the health and social care sector. Businesses that specialise in foster care services or have relevant experience in social work may well be positioned to submit competitive bids. Given the urgency of the requirement, timely and effective responses will be crucial for interested parties seeking to secure this contract.

## Notice

A long term foster placement is urgently required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68170b1b-7eaf-4ef5-8cff-6df52533b31a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3UU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2017 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68170b1b-7eaf-4ef5-8cff-6df52533b31a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68170b1b-7eaf-4ef5-8cff-6df52533b31a
  23rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fff7677f-be0f-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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