Published date: 5 February 2019

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


Closing: 11 January 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Guidance and counselling services - 85312300

  • Guidance services - 85312310

  • Counselling services - 85312320

Location of contract

CV34 4RL

Value of contract

£0 to £163,000

Procurement reference

CSW - 6858 - AWARD

Published date

5 February 2019

Closing date

11 January 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2021

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

Warwickshire CC is seeking a single provider, on behalf of Warwickshire CC, Coventry CC and Solihull MBC, to deliver independent advice, guidance, support mediation and advocacy to foster carers and employees of the local authorities party to this agreement.

They will mediate between foster carers and local authorities to reach satisfactory and timely resolution to any complaints, concerns or allegations raised by either the foster carer or the local authority.

They will advise local authorities on policies and procedures regarding foster care management and support and provide assistance to local authorities in the development of support services for foster carers.

The services will be delivered by the Advice and Mediation Worker employed by the Service Provider for a minimum of 21 hours per week.


Award information

Awarded date

4 February 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Total value of contract

£0

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

The Fostering Network

Address

87 Blackfriars Road, London, United Kingdom, SE1 8HA

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No


About the buyer

Contact name

Heather Boyd

Address

Warwick
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 4RL
United Kingdom

Telephone

01926 412430

Email

heatherboyd@warwickshire.gov.uk