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title: "ESCC - RP - Approved List for the Provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-17"
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# ESCC - RP - Approved List for the Provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a1

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council, in collaboration with Brighton and Hove City Council, is conducting a procurement process titled "ESCC - RP - Approved List for the Provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care". This procurement falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services, specifically targeting the provision of foster care. The location for this procurement includes regions UKJ21 and UKJ22. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepted electronically via an open procedure. Key dates include the deadline for tender submission on 6th February 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the contract period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with potential extensions up to 24 months. The total value of the procurement is £66,884,400 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of foster care services to be included in the approved list, which is utilised by multiple councils within South East England. Existing providers can secure and renew their positions, while new providers can vie for inclusion, offering their services in a competitive marketplace. Businesses specialising in health and social work, particularly those experienced in foster care, stand to benefit greatly, as being part of the approved list could lead to consistent referral opportunities. Suitable businesses are those capable of delivering high-standard foster care services and can meet the council's requirements and deadlines for submission.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council ("the Council") currently holds an approved list of providers (the "Approved List") for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services for 4 years, with an option to extend this by a further 2 years and is seeking to further add to this by reopening the approved list to offer opportunity for providers within the market to apply to join. The list of pre-approved providers will also be made accessible for West Sussex County Council to utilise throughout the duration of the Approved List term. The Council(s) do not guarantee any minimum level of referral activity via this List and reserves the right to utilise alternative routes for comparable provision if required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 Existing Providers

Renewal: Allowed for Extension available up to 24-months.

Lot 2

Lot 2 New Provider Applications

Renewal: An allowed for extension of up to 24-months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040561-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,884,400 |
| Lots value | £88,664,400 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove, TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040561-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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