Invitation To Tender for Fosterlink Service: FOSTER CARER RECRUITMENT

Concepts

• education and training
• recruitment services
• fosterlink service
• foster carer recruitment
• fosterlink
• fosterlink service - foster carer recruitment
• their recruitment and approval practices
• recruitment
• carer
• fostering

Location

UK

Description

Department for Education is seeking to appoint a Contractor for the provison of Fosterlink Service - Foster Carer Recruitment.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Department for Education is looking for an organisation to develop, co-ordinate and manage Fosterlink a support service for Local Authority (LA) fostering service providers, which will offer in-depth diagnostic support specifically focused on their recruitment and approval practices, with the aim of providing bespoke recommendations for improvement, alongside building a strong evidence base on which to share good practice nationally. The initial contract term will be 16 months. The contract is expected to commence on the 01 December 2023 and run until 31 March 2025. There will be an option to extend its term for an additional period of 12 months. The optional extension will be subject to supplier contract performance, the requirements of the Department, the outcomes of the upcoming Spending Review and the steers of the party in leadership following the General Election at the end of 2024. The contract has an anticipated value of up to £700,000 (VAT inclusive)– for the initial term of 16 months. Funding allocated to the period between 01/12/23 to 31/03/24 - £500,000 (VAT inclusive) Funding allocated to the period between 01/04/24 to 31/03/25 - £200,000 (VAT inclusive)

Renewal Options

There is an option to extend the Initial Contract term (16 months) for an additional period of 12 months. The optional extension period is not guaranteed and will be at the absolute discretion of The Department. Any extension will be subject to the Departments approval process, availability of budget and current performance of the supplier.

CPV Codes

• 80000000 - Education and training services
• 79600000 - Recruitment services
• 85310000 - Social work services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Potential bidders can access tender documents by registering with Jaggaer e - procurement portal and expressing their interest for ITT_2565 - Fosterlink Service - Foster Carer Recruitment . Link to the procurement portal - Jaggaer - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html