Published date: 5 September 2022

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: 26 September 2022, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Social work services - 85310000

  • Social work services with accommodation - 85311000

    • Welfare services for children and young people - 85311300

Location of contract

BN7 1UE

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-234-35104-ESCC - 035104

Published date

5 September 2022

Closing date

26 September 2022

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

27 September 2022

Contract end date

28 September 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Request for information for the provision of an Approved List for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services
East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are writing to invite you to an opportunity to submit a survey response for the future provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services.

We are looking to recommission these services to create an Approved List which will include a call off process for all individual placements.

The main objectives of the Approved List will be;

- To ensure all providers of foster care services to East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are providing a regulated service on terms and conditions that are the most up to date.
- Fulfil the responsibilities of the Children's Act 1989 and to promote individual wellbeing, promote diversity and quality in provision of services.
- Work alongside Children's and Social Care partners to manage demand and service pressures.

The current framework is due to end on 31 March 2023. East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are currently reviewing the options available for the delivery of this service and would like to explore interest and information regarding these services from providers. We are undertaking this exercise to help best inform the decision-making process. All information received in response to this request for information will be confidential and will be considered when shaping future services, and no provider will have any advantage over another.

Organisations not participating in this exercise will not be disadvantaged should any tendering process be pursued.

Should a procurement exercise be undertaken, a separate notice will be issued.

More information

Links

Additional text

East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are writing to invite you to an opportunity to submit a survey response for the future provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services.

All responses can be returned through the South East Shared Services Portal.

If you have any questions regarding this request for information, please contact Mandi Edwards at mandi.edwards@eastsussex.gov.uk.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

Mandi Edwards (ESCC)

Address

St Anne's Crescent
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1UE
United Kingdom

Telephone

01323 464049

Email

Mandi.Edwards@eastsussex.gov.uk

Website

www.eastsussex.gov.uk