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title: "Contract Modification (under PCR 2015 Regulation 72) to the London Borough of Sutton Independent Fostering Accommodation Framework"
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# Contract Modification (under PCR 2015 Regulation 72) to the London Borough of Sutton Independent Fostering Accommodation Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0330e6

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## Summary

The London Borough of Sutton is seeking to enhance its Independent Fostering Accommodation Framework through a contract modification. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Sutton, United Kingdom. The procurement method for this project is an open procedure, currently in the Award stage, with the modification allowing for an additional 12 months following the original contract's expiry on 1 January 2022. The modification was necessary due to impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic, with an estimated spend not exceeding 50% of the original contract value, which ranges between £20 million and £26 million.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fostering and care services, particularly for those capable of handling various levels of challenging behaviours in children and young people. Businesses that provide social work services, including those with experience in enhanced and complex placements, would be well-suited to compete. The framework includes different lots catering to standard, enhanced, and complex placements, allowing providers to showcase their capabilities in delivering tailored care for vulnerable children.

## Notice

In March 2018, The London borough of Sutton concluded a framework agreement for a group of economic operators to supply services under an Independent Fostering Accommodation Framework following a formal OJEU open procurement procedure. For reference, the OJEU document number for the contract notice (published on 17 May 2017) is 2017/S 096-189231; and the OJEU document number for the contract award notice (published on 23 May 2018) is 2018/S 097-221718. The framework was due to expire on 1 January 2022. The contract value was between (GBP) 20 000 000.00 and 26 000 000.00. On 9 December 2021, the above named authority modified the framework for up to 12 months. The modification was under regulation 72 (1) ( c ) of the publication contract regulations on the grounds that the authority or the market were in a position to tender or bid for a new framework following the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on resources. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and the estimated spend over the 12 months (PS800,000) will not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Standard

A child or young person requiring a standard placement may have no or some challenging behaviours. These behaviours would have been identified as a risk, but are not considered to be of significant risk to the child or young person or another individual. Examples of the challenging behaviours may include, but are not limited to: * Sexualised behaviour * A diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of ADHD * Difficulties with education and learning * Disruptive behaviour * Verbal abuse

Lot No: 2 Enhanced

A child or young person requiring an Enhanced placement may have a disability or has experienced trauma which has resulted in the child or young person having challenging behavioural issues. The degree of this disability and challenging behaviours mean the child or young person requires an additional level of support and experienced care to achieve their outcomes. Examples of the behaviours that may be displayed include, but not limited to: * Being in crisis with challenging behaviour; * Highly sexualised behaviour; * Significant self-harm and risk taking behaviours; * Profound mental health difficulties The London Borough of Sutton modified the framework for up to 12 months. The modification was under regulation 72 (1) ( c ) of the publication contract regulations on the grounds that the authority or the market were in a position to tender or bid for a new framework following the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on resources. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and the estimated spend over the 12 months will not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement.

Lot 3 - Complex

The children and young people seeking a Complex placement may have a severe disability or experienced trauma which has resulted in the child or young person having significantly challenging behavioural issues. The level of need of the child or young person will require very specialist and experienced foster care and services. The child or young person may also be looking to step down from a Residential Children's Home or they are at risk, due to previous placement breakdowns, of moving into a Residential Children's Home. The London Borough of Sutton modified the framework for up to 12 months. The modification was under regulation 72 (1) ( c ) of the publication contract regulations on the grounds that the authority or the market were in a position to tender or bid for a new framework following the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on resources. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and the estimated spend over the 12 months will not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010824-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON |
| Locality | SUTTON |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM1 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Electoral ward | Sutton Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sutton and Cheam |
| Delivery location | TLI6 Outer London - South |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | AFFINITY FOSTERING SERVICES; ANCHOR FOSTER SERVICES; BE MY FAMILY FOSTERING AGENCY; BLUE SKY FOSTERING; BY THE BRIDGE; COMPASS FOSTERING LONDON; CORNERWAYS FOSTERING SERVICES; CREDO CARE; CROHAM SERVICES FOR CHILDREN; ETHELBERT CHILDREN'S SERVICES; FOSTERING FOR YOU; FOSTERING PEOPLE; HEATH FARM CHILDRENS SERVICES; HOMEFINDING AND FOSTERING; INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMME (ISP; KASPER; NEXT STEP FOSTERING; ORANGE GROVE FOSTER CARE; OWNLIFE FOSTERING; PARALLEL PARENTS; SUNBEAM FOSTERING AGENCY; SUPPORTED FOSTERING SERVICES; THE FOSTER CARE AGENCY; THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY; XCEL 2000 FOSTERCARE SERVICES |

## 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

- 27 Apr 2022 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010824-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sutton.gov.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:189231-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML

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