--- title: "Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e448" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e448" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e448.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e448.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-24" --- # Flexible Framework of Independent Fostering Providers Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e448 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e448) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e448.json) ## Summary The Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently conducting an open tender process for the establishment of a Flexible Framework Agreement for Independent Fostering Providers. This initiative is aimed at various service categories including standard placements, support for children with disabilities, parent and child placements, and enhanced care services. The procurement, which falls under the health and social work services category, is ongoing, with the deadline for the first opportunity to submit tenders set for 12 noon on Friday, 5th November 2021. The successful framework will be operational for an initial period of four years, with a potential two-year extension, and is based in the Bath region of the United Kingdom. Businesses that specialise in the provision of fostering services will find substantial opportunities in this tender, particularly those with expertise in catering to diverse needs such as children with disabilities and parent-child placements. Organisations well-versed in working within a regulatory framework, particularly under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, will be particularly suited to apply. With a total estimated contract value of £100 million, this framework presents a significant opportunity for providers of fostering services and related support organisations to expand their operations within the public sector. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the tender documentation for selection criteria and specific submission details. ## Notice Bath and North East Somerset Council acting as the Lead Authority on behalf of participating Local Authorities of South Gloucestershire Council, Gloucestershire County Council, North Somerset Council and Bath & North East Somerset Council, is seeking tenders to meet the following categories of need: 1. Standard 2. Children with disabilities 3. Parent & Child 4. Enhanced The Council wishes to establish a multi-provider Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of the placement of children and young people in foster care. The Council is managing this procurement in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime). Note: the first opportunity to apply to join the framework will close at 12 noon on Friday 5th November 2021. There will be further opportunities to join the framework on a 6 monthly basis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Bath and North East Somerset Council acting as the Lead Authority on behalf of participating Local Authorities of South Gloucestershire Council, Gloucestershire County Council, North Somerset Council and Bath & North East Somerset Council, is seeking tenders to meet the following categories of need: 1. Standard 2. Children with disabilities 3. Parent & Child 4. Enhanced The Council wishes to establish a multi-provider Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of the placement of children and young people in foster care. The Council is managing this procurement in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime). Note: the first opportunity to apply to join the framework will close at 12 noon on Friday 5th November 2021. There will be further opportunities to join the framework on a 6 monthly basis. Additional information: The initial framework term is 4 years, there is potential for extension beyond the initial term of up to 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023765-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £100,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA1 5AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Kingsmead | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 Sep 2021 at 08:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023765-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bathnes.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=26f35ef2-a110-ec11-810e-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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