Published date: 25 September 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 8 July 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£237,048

Procurement reference

CPU3111

Published date

25 September 2024

Closing date

8 July 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 October 2024

Contract end date

30 September 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council (the Councils') are seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a Fostering Advice and Mediation service. The Councils' are jointly procuring this service, to which there are three elements, with the aim of supporting the recruitment and retention of foster carers. The contract will comprise of:

• Independent Advice and Mediation service for foster carers, to support them when an allegation or complaint is made against them.
• Fostering Household Support, for foster carers to have access to legal cover, helpline advice, online support & forums, periodicals and news, and other financial benefits.
• Organisational Support for Council staff, enabling up-to-date practice support and guidance.

The contract duration will be for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 years (on a 1+1 basis) to a maximum of 4 years in total, at both Councils' discretion. The total contract value is estimated to be a maximum of £240,000.00 over the total length of the contract (including any potential extensions). The anticipated contract start date will be 1st October 2024.

This contract will be let under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Application documents can be downloaded from www.eastmidstenders.org

The closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is 12 noon, on the 8th July 2024.

Award information

Awarded date

2 August 2024

Contract start date

1 October 2024

Contract end date

30 September 2028

Total value of contract

£237,048

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

THE FOSTERING NETWORK

Address

87 Blackfriars Road
SE1 8HA
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 01507277

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

Krista Livsey

Address

Loxley House,Station Street
NOTTINGHAM
NG23NG
England

Telephone

0115 8763562

Email

krista.livsey@nottinghamcity.gov.uk