Published date: 20 November 2024

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 29 November 2024

Contract summary

Industry

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

WV1 1RL

Procurement reference

Foster Carer Support

Published date

20 November 2024

Closing date

29 November 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The City of Wolverhampton Council is in the process of procuring a support service for the Council's inhouse foster parents.

The Council has a statutory duty to provide independent support to inhouse foster carer households. The council currently has approximately 209 internal foster parent households with an annual target to increase these by at least 5 each year.

The support service will provide the following to all inhouse foster parents: -

• Legal advice and Legal expenses
• Arrest and interview expenses
• Accountancy and Tax advice
• Advice on insurance
• Counselling helpline
• Professional development - education advice and support
• Medical and first aid helpline
• Additional benefits for foster carers

Contract start date: 1 January 2025
Contract end date: 31 December 2027
Contract value: Up to £33,000 in total from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027

Interested bidders can access the request for quote at www.wolverhamptontenders.com or contact Veronica Grantham Veronica.Grantham@wolverhampton.gov.uk. or adebimpe.winjobi@wolverhampton.gov.uk to discuss further.

About the buyer

Contact name

Ade Winjobi

Address

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COUNCIL
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV11SH
England

Email

adebimpe.winjobi@wolverhampton.gov.uk