Published date: 25 November 2019

Last edited date: 25 November 2019

This notice was replaced on 3 June 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 3 June 2020)

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 services with accommodation - 85311000

Location of contract

RM17 6SL

Value of contract

£60,000,000

Procurement reference

N/A

Published date

25 November 2019

Closing date

27 January 2020

Contract start date

1 May 2020

Contract end date

30 April 2025

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

This contract will provide placements for looked after children, and is split into five lots:
1. Supported Accommodation
2. Residential Care
3. Independent Foster Agencies
4. Family Assessment Centres
5. Residential Care Ages 16 & 17

Please note this contract (Select List) started in 2019. The Select List has the option to open for new applications on an annual basis. This exercise is the first re-opening of the Select List.

More information

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Thurrock Council uses Oracle Cloud eSourcing for tendering. To view the documents, you need to be registered on the system. If you are already registered, log on to the Oracle Supplier Portal where the documents for each lot will be accessible. If you are not registered, click on the link provided and complete the registration.

About the buyer

Contact name

Kiri Mason

Address

Civic Offices,New Road
GRAYS
RM176SL
England

Telephone

+44 (0) 1375 652243 ext 63299

Email

KMason@thurrock.gov.uk