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Flexible Agreement for the provision of Fostering Agency Placements

Health and social work services
North West (UKD)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published3
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: Lancashire County Council: "Flexible Agreement for the provision of Fostering Agency Placements". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 3 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityLancashire County CouncilScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Lancashire County Council
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Lancashire County Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
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Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
10.3Bids / Report
13.4% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 327 active published awards; 321 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityLancashire County Council
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSNot published
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published29 Jun 2022, 15:11 BST
Last source update29 Jun 2022, 15:11 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationHealth and social work services
Delivery area
North West (UKD)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-030b4b
What is being bought
Lancashire County Council (the Council) are leading on the procurement of an open Flexible Agreement for the Provision of Fostering Agency Placements. Since 2019 Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackpool Council, Cumbria County Council and Lancashire County Council (BBLC) have been collaborating as part of a Department of Education funded project to improve the sufficiency of foster care placements across the authorities. By working together, the four Contracting Bodies have developed the Flexible Agreement which this procurement intends to establish, with the aim to influence the behaviour of these agencies in order to prioritise the Children from the four Contracting Bodies within the combined authorities' geographical footprint. The Flexible Agreement will be a list of approved Independent Foster Care Providers. It is intended that the Flexible Agreement will remain effect for 9 years, Service Contracts can be awarded as call-off contracts as detailed within the Invitation to Participate (ITP). This procurement procedure is considered to be subject to the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Providers can apply to join the Flexible Agreement, if Applicants satisfy the required criteria. The Flexible Agreement will be open for new Applications during the initial Application phase. Once the initial Application deadline has passed (see ITP for dates), Providers can apply to join every three years throughout the term. (See the Council's eTendering portal iSupplier and ITP for dates). Following an evaluation process, applicants will receive an outcome notification. Successful Applicants will be required to sign a Flexible Agreement Page 4 to 12 and will be appointed as a provider. Lancashire County Council's Flexible Agreement may be used by Contracting Authorities listed below and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to the Contracting Authorities. • Cumbria County Council • Blackpool Council • Blackburn with Darwen Council Please note that Cumbria County Council is currently undergoing a local government reorganisation and Government has announced that Cumbria County Council is to be replaced by two unitary authorities with effect form 01 April 2023. Therefore, Cumbria County Council will be entitled to novate the Flexible Agreement for the provision of Fostering Agency Placements to any successor council. The Flexible Agreement will be split into the following Lots: • Lot 1 Mainstream Foster Care • Lot 2 Enhanced Foster Care • Lot 3 Step Down Foster Care Applicants must be successful in Lot 1 to be eligible for Lot 2 and/or Lot 3. Estimated total value up to £375,000,000 - £415,000,000.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    29 Jun 2022, 15:11 BST
  2. Status changed to complete
    29 Jun 2022, 15:11 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    29 Jun 2022, 15:11 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    29 Jun 2022, 15:11 BST
  5. Published value updated to £415,000,000
    14 Jan 2022, 15:12 GMT
  6. Status changed to active
    14 Jan 2022, 15:12 GMT
  7. Official notice release published
    14 Jan 2022, 15:12 GMT
  8. Submission deadline changed to 4 May 2031, 01:00 BST
    14 Jan 2022, 15:12 GMT
  9. Buyer information updated
    14 Jan 2022, 15:12 GMT
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Lot 1 Mainstream Foster Care
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Lot 1 Standard Foster Care. The provision of foster care placements for children and young people aged 0-4, 5-10, 11-15, 16+ and Parent and Child placements Additional information: Quality and Price criteria as per the published tender documents https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/flexible-agreement-for-the-provision-of-fostering-agency-placements/
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Lot 2 Enhanced Foster Care
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Lot 2 Enhanced Foster Care. The provision of foster care placements and support services for children and young people with enhanced needs Additional information: Quality and Price criteria as per the published evaluation criteria https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/flexible-agreement-for-the-provision-of-fostering-agency-placements/
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Lot 3 Step Down into Foster Care
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Lot 3 Step Down into Foster Care. The provision of foster care placements and support services for children and young people who are placed within Residential Care or on a trajectory to be placed within Residential Care. Additional information: Quality and Price criteria as per the published tender documents https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/flexible-agreement-for-the-provision-of-fostering-agency-placements/
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
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Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
ACORN HOUSE FOSTERING SERVICES
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EXCEL FOSTERING LTD
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FAMILY CARE ASSOCIATES LTD
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FAMILY FOSTERCARE LTD
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FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LTD - SAFEHOUSES
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FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES LTD
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FOSTERING CHANGES LIFE
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FOSTERING PEOPLE LTD
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FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LTD
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FUSION FOSTERING LTD
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LORIMER FOSTER SERVICES
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ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LTD
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NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY
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OLIVE BRANCH FOSTERING
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ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE LTD
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PARALLEL PARENTS LTD
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PEOPLE WHO FOSTER
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THE ADOLESCENT & CHILDRENS TRUST
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THE FOSTER CARE CO-OPERATIVE LTD
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THREE CIRCLES FOSTERING LTD
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TOGETHER TRUST
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TUTIS FOSTER CARE
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ALPHA PLUS FOSTERING LTD
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UK FOSTERING LTD
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SWIIS FOSTER CARE LTD
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CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (NORTH) LTD
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CARITAS CARE LTD
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CHILD ACTION NORTHWEST
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COMMUNITY FOSTER CARE
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COMPASS COMMUNITY LTD
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CUFFE & LACEY ASSOCIATES LTD
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Contracts
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£10,000,000 · signed 22 Jun 2022, 00:00 BST · active
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Bid statistics
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Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Lancashire County Council

Contracting authority GB-FTS-1587
View buyer profile

  • Lancashire County Council
    buyer

    Fishergate, Preston, UKD45, PR18XJ
    caphprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
    +44 1772538206

  • ACORN HOUSE FOSTERING SERVICES
    supplier

    Oldham, UKD

  • ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS LTD
    supplier

    Worcestershire, UKD

  • ALPHA PLUS FOSTERING LTD
    supplier

    BOLTON, UKD

  • CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (NORTH) LTD
    supplier

    Basingstoke, UKD

  • CARITAS CARE LTD
    supplier

    PRESTON, UKD

  • CHILD ACTION NORTHWEST
    supplier

    BLACKBURN, UKD

  • COMMUNITY FOSTER CARE
    supplier

    Gloucester, UKD

  • COMPASS COMMUNITY LTD
    supplier

    Leicester, UKD

  • CUFFE & LACEY ASSOCIATES LTD
    supplier

    ST ANNES, UKD

  • EXCEL FOSTERING LTD
    supplier

    Hampshire, UKD

  • FAMILY CARE ASSOCIATES LTD
    supplier

    PRESTON, UKD

  • FAMILY FOSTERCARE LTD
    supplier

    Doncaster, UKD

  • FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LTD - SAFEHOUSES
    supplier

    Denshaw, UKD

  • FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES LTD
    supplier

    Stoke, UKD

  • FOSTERING CHANGES LIFE
    supplier

    Bury, UKD

  • FOSTERING PEOPLE LTD
    supplier

    Nottingham, UKD

  • FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LTD
    supplier

    bolton, UKD

  • FUSION FOSTERING LTD
    supplier

    Somerset, UKD

  • LORIMER FOSTER SERVICES
    supplier

    Altrincham, UKD

  • NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY
    supplier

    bolton, UKD

  • OLIVE BRANCH FOSTERING
    supplier

    Harrow, UKD

  • ORANGE GROVE FOSTERCARE LTD
    supplier

    Worcestershire, UKD

  • PARALLEL PARENTS LTD
    supplier

    Stockport, UKD

  • PEOPLE WHO FOSTER
    supplier

    Kent, UKD

  • Royal Courts of Justice - The High Court
    reviewBody

    London

  • SWIIS FOSTER CARE LTD
    supplier

    bristol, UKD

  • THE ADOLESCENT & CHILDRENS TRUST
    supplier

    Hither Green, UKD

  • THE FOSTER CARE CO-OPERATIVE LTD
    supplier

    Worcestershire, UKD

  • THREE CIRCLES FOSTERING LTD
    supplier

    Wilmslow, UKD

  • TOGETHER TRUST
    supplier

    Cheadle, UKD

  • TUTIS FOSTER CARE
    supplier

    Whitehaven, UKD

  • UK FOSTERING LTD
    supplier

    Dartford, UKD
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