Fostering Membership, Advice and Mediation Support
Cumbria County Council · North West
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £25,000
- Closing date
- 05 Dec 2022
- Contract starts
- 31 Mar 2023
- Contract ends
- 31 Mar 2025
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Buyer type
- Local government
Description
a. Foster Carers
This service aims to ensure that the Council's internally approved and pre-approved foster carers (including carers temporarily approved by a Regulation 24), have access to a professional membership organisation which offers them support and regular communication as specified in the Fostering Services: National Minimum Standards (NMS) for the provision of fostering services, and any updates.
This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring the Council's foster carers, pre-approved foster carers, staying put and homestays supported lodgings providers, get access to up to date research, information and training in order to continue to develop professionally in their role caring for children and young people who cannot currently remain with their parents. b. Staff This service aims to ensure that Fostering Service staff have access to a professional membership organisation which offers them support and regular communication applicable to the provision of fostering services. This will include, but not be limited to, ensuring fostering staff have access to up-to-date research, information and training in order to continue to develop professionally in their role of supervising and supporting carers.
Fostering Advice & Mediation Support
This service aims to ensure that the Council's internally approved and pre-approved foster carers, staying put and homestays providers have access to professional legal and independent advice and mediation, particularly if allegations or complaints are made in respect of the care they provide, or they are in conflict with the Council or any external services.
A professional advice and mediation service is an important part of the service the Council provides to carers, benefitting them and the children and young people they are caring for.
Categories (CPV)
- 85000000 Health and social work services
Similar open tenders
Tender for the Provision of Learning Disability And Autism Supported living
Location: LondonBuyer: London Borough of Hounslow
Open tenderCloses 1 Dec, 202626 daysValue £4.70mSource Find a TenderThe London Borough of Hounslow is an ambitious council that aims to provide the absolute best services to the community it serves. The Council are committed to supporting people to live as independently as possible ensuring people with a learning disability and/or autism have access to high-quality support that enables
Contract for the Provision of Support and Services for Carers
Location: United KingdomBuyer: The Council of the City of Wakefield
Open tenderCloses 4 Dec, 202629 daysValue £2.69mSource Find a TenderWakefield Metropolitan District Council (the Council) wishes to commission a Service to provide information, advice and support for Adult and Young Adult Carers living in Wakefield District. Unpaid carers are a vital part of the health and care system, providing essential support to family members, friends and neighbor
Establishment of Framework for Mediation Service- External Conflict Resolution
Location: Northern IrelandBuyer: Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
Open tenderCloses 30 Nov, 202625 daysValue £40.00kSource Find a TenderICRIR wishes to establish a call-off framework/contract for the provision of independent external workplace mediation and conflict resolution services. The service will provide access to suitably qualified and experienced mediators to support the early resolution of workplace disputes, employee relations issues and con
Establishment of Framework for Mediation Service– External Conflict Resolution
Location: Northern IrelandBuyer: Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
Open tenderCloses 8 Dec, 202633 daysValue £40.00kSource Find a TenderICRIR wishes to establish a call-off framework/contract for the provision of independent external workplace mediation and conflict resolution services. The service will provide access to suitably qualified and experienced mediators to support the early resolution of workplace disputes, employee relations issues and con
Best Start in Life Parent /carer panels
Location: East MidlandsBuyer: Leicestershire County Council
Open tenderCloses 2 Dec, 202627 daysValue £98.00kSource Find a TenderNo Description:To support the delivery of the 2026-2029 Department for Education (DfE) Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme, Leicestershire County Council is seeking to commission a third-party provider to establish and coordinate a dedicated parent and carer engagement forum. The service will gather the voices and
Community Domestic Abuse Support Service
Location: North WestBuyer: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Open tenderCloses 3 Dec, 202628 daysValue £4.03mSource Find a TenderThis Service Specification sets out the requirements for the delivery of the COMPASS Community Domestic Abuse Support Service across the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. The Provider will provide a flexible, trauma-informed and person-centred offer comprising both safe accommodation-based support and community-based