External Placements for Looked After Children - Prior Information Notice
Thurrock Council · East of England
Key facts
- Closing date
- 09 Feb 2018
- Contract starts
- 31 Jul 2018
- Contract ends
- 31 Jul 2024
- Procedure
- Open procedure (below threshold)
- Buyer type
- Local government
Description
Thurrock Council intends, subject to approval, to re-commission external placements for looked after children aged 0 to18 years.
Thurrock Council works to provide protection when needed for children and young people, supported by high quality placements across a range of settings. The Council is looking for providers who are committed to providing high quality care and support and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, whilst delivering best value for the Council.
The services will include Independent Foster Care, Residential Care (with and without education), Supported Accommodation for 16 - 17 year olds, and Family Assessments (parents over 18 years old will be included within this provision).
The Indicative tender timetable, subject to approval, is that this will be offered in early 2018. An information event will be planned to run during the early stages of the tender process.
Thurrock Council reserves the right to change this timetable, or to not proceed with the procurement.
Please express your interest in the potential opportunity via the Council's In-Tend portal under the project named External Placements for Looked After Children. The link to the In-Tend portal is: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Tenders/Current
THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT A TENDER AT THIS STAGE
Additional information: Please express your interest in the potential opportunity via the Council's In-Tend portal under the project named External Placements for Looked After Children. The link to the In-Tend portal is: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Tenders/Current
THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT A TENDER AT THIS STAGE
Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
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