Published date: 14 March 2018
Last edited date: 14 March 2018
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£111,754,792
Procurement reference
DVNCC001-DN298258-43749522
Published date
14 March 2018
Closing date
26 October 2017
Contract start date
1 April 2018
Contract end date
31 March 2022
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Contracts are for the provision of Standard Fostering placements for children in care, Staying Put placements for young adults, Enhanced Foster placements and for Parent and Child Placement, Arrangements & Assessments. The proposed Framework Agreements will increase the supply of high quality, locally available placements in a family setting. In order to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, there is a focus on supporting placement stability and permanence for children and young people. The Framework Agreements will also aim to achieve improved value for money for placing authorities through greater transparency of pricing and competition through call-off. Further information regarding the contract is contained in the Procurement Documents which can be accessed from www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. Bidders are invited to a launch event for this opportunity to familiarise bidders with the tender documentation and process on the 05/10/17 in Plymouth, Devon.
Interested bidders should email Emma.Crowther@plymouth.gov.uk this email address must only be used to arrange attendance at this event.
Award information
Awarded date
19 February 2018
Contract start date
1 April 2018
Contract end date
31 March 2022
Total value of contract
£93,378,000
This contract was awarded to 15 suppliers.
Action for Children
Address
WD18 8AG
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Foster Care Associates
Address
SO40 7AA
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
Yes
The Adolescent and Children's Trust
Address
SE13 6TJ
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Five Rivers Child Care Limited
Address
SP1 3UT
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Enhanced Foster Care
Address
BA12 9HQ
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
Yes
The Fostering Foundation Limited
Address
PL19 0NH
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Fusion Fostering Ltd
Address
TA3 6BY
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Pathway Care South West Limited
Address
TQ13 7DA
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Capstone Fostercare
Address
TQ12 3SB
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Blue Sky Fostering
Address
SO51 8GT
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Regional Foster Placements
Address
PL4 8JY
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
The National Fostering Agency Ltd
Address
UB8 2AE
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Compass Children's Homes Limited
Address
LE11 3GE
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
By the Bridge Limited
Address
ME9 8JE
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Swiis Foster Care Ltd
Address
W1G 9RE
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Lee Webber
Address
County Hall, The Annexe
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
England
Telephone
+44 1392383000
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