A Framework Agreement for the Provision of Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Services

Tender description

This procurement invites tenders from both new applicants to The Councils' Framework for the Provision of Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) Services, or from existing providers on this framework who wish to improve their original price offers or to apply for a place on additional lots. The notice for the original establishment of the Framework Agreement was published on the 28th July 2021 (reference 2021/S 000-017949) and the amended publication dated 7th September 2021, reference 2021/S 000-022124) which read as follows: "This procurement is for the establishment of a framework agreement for the provision of independent fostering agency services across sixteen (16) local authorities that comprise the South-Central IFA Framework consortium. This ITT is to establish a Framework Agreement between Southampton City Council (on behalf of the South-Central IFA Framework consortium) and those tenderers successful in their applications to be accepted on to the framework to enable the provision of foster care placements in accordance with the terms of the framework agreement. The sixteen local authorities which comprise the South-Central IFA Framework consortium (thereby referred to as "The Councils") are: Bracknell Forest Council, Bristol City Council, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, Dorset Council, Isle of Wight Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council, Reading Borough Council, Slough Children's Services Trust, Southampton City Council, Surrey County Council, Swindon Borough Council, West Berkshire Council, Wiltshire County Council, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham Borough Council Lot 1: (Standard Placements 0+ Years) Lot 1 (Standard Placements 0+ Years) - full details provided in procurement documents. Additional information: Duration of the framework agreement as originally published was for 48 months (four years) Framework duration, of which 41 months will remain Lot 2: Lot 2 (Children with Disabilities Lot 2 Children with Disabilities - full details can be found within procurement documents. Additional information: Duration of the framework agreement as originally published was for 48 months (four years) Framework duration, of which 41 months will remain. Lot 3: Lot 3 (Parent and Child Placements) Lot 3 Parent and Child Placements - full details can be found within procurement documents. Additional information: Duration of the framework agreement as originally published was for 48 months (four years) Framework duration, of which 41 months will remain. Lot 4: Lot 4 (Enhanced Fostering Placements) Lot 4 (Enhanced Fostering Placements) - full details can be found within procurement documents. Additional information: Duration of the framework agreement as originally published was for 48 months (four years) Framework duration, of which 41 months will remain.