Published date: 19 September 2023
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.
Contract summary
Industry
Social work and related services - 85300000
Location of contract
WR5 2NP
Value of contract
£0 to £80,000
Procurement reference
IT-336-3483-WCC 00003483
Published date
19 September 2023
Closing date
16 October 2023
Closing time
4pm
Contract start date
19 January 2024
Contract end date
18 January 2027
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
Worcestershire Children First Fostering (WCFF) offers placements for children who are looked after by Worcestershire Children First (WCF) on behalf of the Local Authority, Worcestershire County Council (WCC). WCFF provides fostering placements including family and friends foster placements for looked after children and young people, which safeguard and promote their welfare and enhances their life chances.
WCF are seeking an Independent Foster Panel Chair who can undertake the role as chairperson for their Independent WCF Fostering Panel. Tenders are invited from suitably experienced and qualified persons able to undertake this role for up to three years, subject to annual review, on a contract for service basis and not as an employee of WCC or WCF.
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More information
Links
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- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
- Additional information on how to apply for this contract
Additional text
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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
About the buyer
Contact name
Deb Roe (CCO)
Address
Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom
Telephone
01905 844896
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Closing: 16 October 2023, 4pm