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| Source: | Contracts Finder |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | Department for Education |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
Awarded to
| Award value: | £571,621 |
| Award decision date: | 1 January 2024 |
| Award status: | Active |
The Department for Education has appointed a contractor for the provision of Fosterlink Service. The successful contractor will be responsible for developing, co-ordination and managing Fosterlink a support service for Local Authority (LA) fostering service providers, which will offer in-depth diagnostic support specifically focused on their recruitment and approval practices, with the aim of providing bespoke recommendations for improvement, alongside building a strong evidence base on which to share good practice nationally. The initial contract term will be 16 months. The contract is commenced on the 01 December 2023 and will run until 31 March 2025. There will be an option to extend its term for an additional period of 12 months. The optional extension will be subject to supplier contract performance, the requirements of the Department, the outcomes of the upcoming Spending Review and the steers of the party in leadership following the General Election at the end of 2024.
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Application Deadline
26 October 2023
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Estimated Value
£571,621
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| Release Date: | 22 January 2024 |
| Application Deadline: | 26 October 2023 |
| Contract Start Date: | 1 December 2023 |
| Contract End Date: | 31 March 2025 |
| Contract Duration: | 1.3 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-b5fd17-752a3791-e685-4246-a39c-9787124ccd78 |
| Notice Reference: | ae2e18ba-53bb-4e8c-80ad-ad9a3751f3f9-715883 |
All 3 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
The National Support Service - Supplier Engagement Event
Invitation To Tender for Fosterlink Service - Foster Carer Recruitment
Fosterlink Service: FOSTER CARER RECRUITMENT
Earlier notices predate the Procurement Act 2023 (commenced 24 Feb 2025) and therefore don't carry UK1–UK17 codes.
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