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title: "PROVISION OF MEDICALS FOR PROSPECTIVE FOSTER CARERS, ADOPTERS AND SPECIAL GUARDIANS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048607"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-29"
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# PROVISION OF MEDICALS FOR PROSPECTIVE FOSTER CARERS, ADOPTERS AND SPECIAL GUARDIANS

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048607

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Sunderland City Council involves a contract for the provision of medical assessments for prospective foster carers, adopters, and special guardians. Classified under the "General-practitioner services" industry category, this tender falls within the services procurement category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the award taking place on 15th August 2024. The contract, worth £125,000, is aimed at ensuring thorough medical evaluations of potential care providers to support the Council's "Together for Children" initiative. The competitive process was governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the awarded contract is tendered under these specific regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for general-practitioner services, particularly for firms specialising in health assessments and advisory services. SMEs, such as the successful supplier Every Medical Ltd, stand to benefit from engaging with local government contracts, enhancing their profiles and expanding their business operations. Contracts like these offer a pathway for service providers to establish long-term relationships within the public sector, promote business growth, and partake in initiatives that contribute to the community's well-being. Businesses with expertise in medical assessments and a focus on social value and quality are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

To undertake medical assessments for all perspective Foster Carers, Specials Guardians and Adopters that are referred to them, review each assessment and provide advice to Together for Children regarding the suitability of each applicant.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To undertake medical assessments for all perspective Foster Carers, Specials Guardians and Adopters that are referred to them, review each assessment and provide advice to Together for Children regarding the suitability of each applicant.

Renewal: To accept and undertake medical assessments for all perspective Foster Carers, Specials Guardians and Adopters that are referred, review each assessment and provide advice to Together for Children regarding the suitability of each applicant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027615-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERY MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121100 - General-practitioner services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 14:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027615-2024
- 15 Aug 2024 at 18:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026016-2024
- 30 Jul 2024 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023818-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://open-uk.org/
- https://www.sunderland.gov.uk
- https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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