Published date: 23 November 2017

Last edited date: 23 November 2017

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


Closing: 11 September 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Guidance and counselling services - 85312300

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£200,000 to £220,000

Procurement reference

NOTTSCC001-DN292267-21802728

Published date

23 November 2017

Closing date

11 September 2017

Contract start date

1 December 2017

Contract end date

30 November 2020

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

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Advice and Mediation service, on behalf of Foster Carers.
Nottinghamshire County Council Foster carers are entitled to Advice and Mediation which is, independent, and supports them with the complex and challenging tasks of caring for a fostered young person.
In addition to supporting Carers, the service also provides Council staff access to up to date practice support & guidance. To encourage recruitment and retention of Council Foster carers, are each given membership to support scheme that gives them, Legal cover, Helpline advice, online support & forums, periodicals and news, and other member financial benefits.
The initial term of this contract will be three years with the option to extend for a further two years in increments of up to 12 months


Award information

Awarded date

9 November 2017

Contract start date

1 December 2017

Contract end date

30 November 2020

Total value of contract

£220,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

The Fostering Network

Address

SE1 8HA

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes


About the buyer

Contact name

Joe Sardone

Address

County Hall
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
England

Telephone

+44 1159773136

Email

joe.sardone@nottscc.gov.uk

Website

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk