West Midlands Independent Fostering Agency Framework

A Tender Notice
by COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
10 year
Value
3B
Sector
HEALTH
Published
29 Apr 2024
Delivery
To 31 May 2034 (est.)
Deadline
31 May 2024 12:00

Concepts

Location

COVENTRY

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

This framework is for the provision of foster care services across the West Midlands region. The current West Midlands Fostering Framework, led by Sandwell Children's Trust commenced in April 2020 and has been extended until the 30th September 2024. Coventry City Council is the lead local authority for the new framework, which can be accessed by the 14 West Midlands Local Authorities/Trusts. The West Midlands Regional Independent Fostering Agency Framework remains the primary means by which foster care homes are sourced in the region from the independent market. Over 80% of placements are made via the current framework. Renewing the framework is therefore central to the West Midlands Local Authorities and Children's Trusts' strategy for securing sufficient foster homes to meet need in the coming years.

Lot Division

1 Standard Foster Care

Lot 1 is for the provision of Standard Foster Care placements
2 Enhanced Foster Care

Lot 2 is for the provision of Enhanced Foster Care placements
3 Specialist Foster Care

Lot 3 is for the provision of Specialist Foster Care placements
4 Parent and Child Foster Care

Lot 4 is for the provision of Parent and Child Foster Care placements

Renewal Options

The initial term of the new Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years The initial term of the new Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years

CPV Codes

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Please see tender documents for more information about the new framework, of which can be downloaded from Coventry City Council's e-tendering website www.csw-jets.co.uk. Please note each Independent Fostering Agency must submit their own individual tender (associated with their Ofsted unique reference number) and bids will not be accepted from umbrella organisations with multiple Independent Fostering Agencies e.g. covering different regional areas.

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