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title: "Fostering Agency Framework Agreement 2022"
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buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Fostering Agency Framework Agreement 2022

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ffa8

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has established a Framework Agreement titled "Fostering Agency Framework Agreement 2022", aimed at improving foster care services within the United Kingdom's health and social work sector. This procurement process, initiated under the open procedure, is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 18 February 2022. The framework has a total estimated value of £50,000,000 and is designed for multiple suppliers to facilitate services across various regions, specifically in areas like Norwich and Gorleston. The contract duration allows for a maximum extension of up to 60 months, enhancing flexibility for future service requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the fostering services industry, particularly suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations with expertise in child welfare and social work. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality fostering placements and support services, particularly those involved in social work and welfare, should consider participating. With the engagement of the market in the early stages and potential future openings for new applicants, this framework could provide a notable competitive advantage to those well-prepared to meet the standards set by Norfolk County Council.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council wished to revise the current Framework for Fostering Agencies for existing and new providers. Further to Paragraph 3 of the Best Value Statutory Guidance issued by the Secretary of State for Local Government in September 2011, the Council engaged with the market to further understand options for delivery. The meetings informed providers of our intentions and what we hope to achieve, to ascertain what potential providers see as areas of risk, to discuss the specifications, contractual terms and what (if anything) would stop interested parties from applying. Notes and slides from these meetings were published as clarifications.

### Lot Information

Standard Foster Placement

Standard Foster Placement aged 0-10 and Standard Foster Placement aged 11+

Renewal: The framework agreement may be extended by for a period or periods of time up to a further 60 months.

Enhanced Foster Placement

Enhanced Foster Placement aged 0-10 and Enhanced Foster Placement aged 11+

Renewal: The framework agreement may be extended by for a period or periods of time up to a further 60 months

Complex

Complex - This lot is for 3a CWD aged 0-10, 3a CWD aged 11+, 3b Parent and Child Foster Placement (all ages)and 3c Step Down (Premium)

Renewal: The framework agreement may be extended for a period or periods of time up to a further 60 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004832-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | We may wish to reopen the framework and invite new Providers to apply. The timeline for this will depend on client need. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | BEAMS FOSTER CARE AND FAMILY SERVICES; BREAK; BY THE BRIDGE (CARETECH COMMUNITY SERVICES; COMPASS FOSTERING EAST; FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (FCA; NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY; REGIONAL FOSTER FAMILIES; THE ADOLESCENT & CHILDREN’S TRUST; TO THE MOON AND BACK FOSTER CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004832-2022
- 10 Dec 2021 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030769-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home
- https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/

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