---
title: "Early Market Engagement - External Fostering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030b9c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-17"
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# Early Market Engagement - External Fostering

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030b9c

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## Summary

Essex County Council is initiating an early market engagement process titled "Early Market Engagement - External Fostering," focused on the provision of external fostering services in the Eastern region of the UK. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the council exploring collaborative commissioning arrangements among local authorities. The process aims to engage with service providers and share insights regarding the upcoming opportunities. Key activities associated with this engagement are set to unfold, with a future notice expected on 17 January 2022. The procurement falls under the category of social work and related services, indicating the nature of the required services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work, particularly those offering fostering services or related support. Companies that specialise in child and family services are well-suited to participate in this market engagement, as they will be able to showcase their capabilities to local authorities and influence future commissioning strategies. The collaborative approach by Essex County Council and its regional partners may create avenues for partnerships and growth, helping businesses to secure contracts that contribute to societal welfare while expanding their operations.

## Notice

Local Authorities across the Eastern region are exploring future commissioning arrangements for the provision of External Fostering and the value of doing this together. In order to do this Essex County Council will be hosting a market engagement with fellow commissioners from across the region, to share our thinking with the market and commence discussions with providers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Local Authorities across the Eastern region are exploring future commissioning arrangements for the provision of External Fostering and the value of doing this together. In order to do this Essex County Council will be hosting a market engagement with fellow commissioners from across the region, to share our thinking with the market and commence discussions with providers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001283-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2022 at 09:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001283-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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