Published date: 3 June 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 8 July 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£240,000

Procurement reference

NOTTCITY001-DN726685-50546081

Published date

3 June 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.

About the buyer

Contact name

Krista Livsey

Address

Loxley House
Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 0

Email

krista.livsey@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Website

http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk