Health and social work services

Tender description

The Service relates to the provision of Voluntary/independent foster care provision for children and young people within the Tees Valley for Lots 1 to 6, the participating authorities wish to commission Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA's) to work in partnership to ensure that there is, a high quality and sufficient offer of fostering placements. There are 6 lots available further detail provided in this notice and by accessing the documentation via www.nepo.org. Independent Foster Agencies standard placement lot. No minimum or maximum number of providers appointed to it. Lot 1 will remain open for the duration of the framework contract, new entrants will be added if successful during the contract period. The Council's Contracts Register will be updated with any new successful entrants. Independent Foster Agencies Parent & Child Placement lot. 1 provider appointed to this lot. Children and young people with physical and learning disabilities or terminal/life-limiting illness. 1 provider appointed to this lot. Children and young people with social, emotional and mental health issues. 1 provider appointed to this lot. Children and young people at risk of sexual exploitation or harmful sexualised behaviour. 1 provider appointed to this lot.