Published date: 25 June 2020

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 25 September 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

South West

Procurement reference

DORST001-DN483898-98955567

Published date

25 June 2020

Closing date

25 September 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Dorset Fostering Service - Market Engagement Event to be held on Thursday 9th July 10 am to 10.45 am.
Dorset Council is in the process of reviewing how our Fostering service is delivered. We want to

• drive service improvement
• improve the future sustainability of the service
• achieve better outcomes for children.

We are interested in talking to the market about a potential partnership opportunity and are therefore hosting a virtual event on Teams on 9 July 2020 at 10:00am - 10.45 am followed by bookable 30 minute 1 to 1 appointments to discuss this opportunity with the panel. An additional day of appointments is reserved for Friday 10th July.

We would like to discuss the potential of forming a new legal entity as part of a joint venture to provide our fostering service. The partner would need to demonstrate a strategic view and the ability to deliver an operational service to a high standard.

This event will provide an overview of

• Dorset's approach to providing sufficiency for looked after children
• Dorset's existing Fostering service
• The potential partnership opportunity
• Question and answers

If you are interested in attending the event, please register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dorset-fostering-service-market-engagement-tickets-110994589806 . Providers who want to have a direct conversation with us can also register to do so using the link above. These will take place directly after the initial session or the following day and you will be allocated a specific time slot.
We look forward to hearing from you.

More information

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Tom Smith

Address

Dorset Council
South Walks House, South Walks Road
Dorchester
DT1 1UZ
England

Telephone

+44 1305224531

Email

tom.smith@dorsetcc.gov.uk

Website

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk