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title: "Provision of a Foster Panel Chairperson"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05512a"
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# Provision of a Foster Panel Chairperson

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05512a

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## Summary

The Caerphilly County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of a Foster Panel Chairperson. This contract seeks a qualified individual to act as the Independent Chair for the Council's Foster Panel, adhering to the Regulated Fostering Services (Wales) Regulations 2019. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with a delivery location in the UKL16 region of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified as CCBC/PS2829/25/TY, has a submission deadline of 28th July 2025, preceded by an enquiry period ending on 21st July 2025. This open competition, classified as a 'below threshold' procurement, is expected to commence its contract period on 1st October 2025 and run until 30th September 2034.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for individuals and organisations specialising in social services and related sectors. The role calls for expertise in fostering regulations, making it ideal for professionals with experience in social care leadership or governance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a competitive landscape where quality and pricing each account for 80% and 20% of the evaluation criteria, respectively. The procurement aligns with the light-touch regime, allowing for streamlined engagement via electronic submissions, offering a robust platform for businesses to showcase their compliance and service quality.

## Notice

Caerphilly County Borough Council, Social Services Department (The Council) is tendering an opportunity for the provision of a foster panel chairperson who is a suitably qualified individual (the Service Provider) to act as the Independent Chair of the Council's Foster Panel in line with the requirements set out in PART 5 of The Regulated Fostering Services (Wales) Regulations 2019. The membership requirements, terms of reference and functions of fostering panels are set out in: The Regulated Fostering Services (Services Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2019; Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016; The Fostering Panels (Establishment and Functions) (Wales) Regulations 2018; the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services 2011 and; the Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations Volume IV - Fostering Services 2011. Aims of the Service The overall aims of this provision are: * To Chair the Council's Fostering Panel. * To ensure that the Panel remains in line with regulations, policy and legislation. * To ensure the Panel members are aware of their roles and to facilitate the involvement of all Panel members. * To make clear, evidenced recommendations. * To ensure the Panel is efficient and professional, and to provide clarity where required. The Service Provider will act as the independent Chair of the Fostering Panel and be available to chair the panel on a fortnightly basis as set out in advance by the Council Full Details can be found in the tender documents (ITT) The Evaluation criteria shall follow a three-stage process as outlined below Selection Criteria Pass/Fail Quality 80% Price 20% Quality Criteria will be divided into categories consisting of the following sub-criteria and weightings: Tender Response 30 Presentation 40 Interview 30 Full details are outlined in the tender documents (ITT) Tender documents can be found on Proactis Plaza the Councils e-tendering solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038265-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| 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 | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 13:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038265-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034162-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038265-2025
  8th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034162-2025
  20th June 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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