CP1519-17 Peninsula Fostering in Independent Fostering Agency Placements

Tender description

Contracts are for the provision of Standard Fostering placements for children in care, Staying Put placements for young adults, Enhanced Foster placements and for Parent and Child Placement, Arrangements & Assessments. The proposed Framework Agreements will increase the supply of high quality, locally available placements in a family setting. In order to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, there is a focus on supporting placement stability and permanence for children and young people. The Framework Agreements will also aim to achieve improved value for money for placing authorities through greater transparency of pricing and competition through call-off. Further information regarding the contract is contained in the Procurement Documents which can be accessed from www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. Bidders are invited to a launch event for this opportunity to familiarise bidders with the tender documentation and process on the 05/10/17 in Plymouth, Devon. Interested bidders should email Emma.Crowther@plymouth.gov.uk this email address must only be used to arrange attendance at this event.