---
title: "External Fostering - Tender Event"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034b1b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-27"
---

# External Fostering - Tender Event

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034b1b

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## Summary

Essex County Council is initiating a tender process for the "External Fostering - Tender Event", focusing on social work and related services. This planned process is part of ongoing market engagement activities aimed at discussing future commissioning arrangements for the provision of external fostering. The key event related to this tender is scheduled for Thursday, 7th July at 09:30 AM, to be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties should express their interest by contacting Ms Clair Mandara at clair.mandara@essex.gov.uk.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care and fostering sector. Companies that provide fostering services, as well as those involved in social work and related activities, would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process can lead to potential growth and expansion in service offerings, especially for businesses looking to collaborate with local authorities and enhance their community impact.

## Notice

Essex County Council and other Eastern Region Local Authorities held market engagement events in February and April to discuss with providers future commissioning arrangements for the provision of External Fostering. This third and final session will be to share details of the Tender Process, Bidder Guidance and Social Value The event will take place on Thursday 7th July at 09:30am to be held on Microsoft teams. If you would like to attend, please send your expression of interest to Clair Mandara - email: clair.mandara@essex.gov.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Essex County Council and other Eastern Region Local Authorities held market engagement events in February and April to discuss with providers future commissioning arrangements for the provision of External Fostering. This third and final session will be to share details of the Tender Process, Bidder Guidance and Social Value The event will take place on Thursday 7th July at 09:30am to be held on Microsoft teams. If you would like to attend, please send your expression of interest to Clair Mandara - email: clair.mandara@essex.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017525-2022 |
| 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 | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jun 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2022 at 14:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017525-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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