Published date: 19 July 2021

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


Closing: 11 June 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

  • Social work services - 85310000

  • Social services - 85320000

Location of contract

PO1 2AL

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

P00004519 - AWARD

Published date

19 July 2021

Closing date

11 June 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 January 2022

Contract end date

31 December 2023

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

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting quotations from suitably qualified suppliers to provide an Independent Support to Foster Carers in relation to concerns, complaints and allegations.

The successful provider will be required to provide timely, responsive, independent information, advice, representation and support to Portsmouth City Council carers, ensuring they have appropriate information and support to communicate their views in formal settings within the process and management of allegations against carers. The provider will also prepare and deliver one training session per year to Portsmouth City Council Social Workers on how to support carers facing allegations. The provider will also supply the council with online leaflets and paper leaflets to inform carers of support available .

The estimated value of the contract is up to £50,000 based on historical spend information.

The initial contract term will be for 2 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 3 years to a maximum total term of 5 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties.

Award information

Awarded date

19 July 2021

Contract start date

1 January 2022

Contract end date

31 December 2023

Total value of contract

£0

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

FosterTalk

Address

5 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B15 3ED

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement Service

Address

Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2AL
United Kingdom

Telephone

023 9268 8235

Email

procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk