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| Title: | External Fostering Placements |
| Notice type: | Contract Notice |
| Authority: | Essex County Council |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Open |
| Short Description: | Essex County Council (“the Council”) is seeking to secure a range of effective, reliable and efficient independent fostering agencies to deliver external fostering placements to enable the Council to fulfil its statutory duties as a corporate parent under section 22 of the Children’s Act 1989. The overarching aim of this service is to provide a stable placement in suitable accommodation which supports young people to develop the requisite resilience, wellbeing, form positive relationships in preparation for their transition to adulthood and progression to independent living. This procurement will be conducted under the light touch regime and incorporate the following four lots: Limited, Standard, Intensive and Parent and Child. Candidates are advised that this framework will incorporate a refresh mechanism to enable new entrants to apply to join the framework which is anticipated to be enacted at the 2 year anniversary or as required by ECC during its four year lifetime. |
| Published: | 14/08/2018 16:01 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Essex County Council
County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3457430430, Email: rachel.horne@essex.gov.uk
Main Address: https://www.delta-esourcing.com, Address of the buyer profile: www.essex.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKH3
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Health-and-social-work-services./3QXKW9S4BK
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: External Fostering Placements
Reference Number: Not provided
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
85000000 - Health and social work services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: Essex County Council (“the Council”) is seeking to secure a range of effective, reliable and efficient independent fostering agencies to deliver external fostering placements to enable the Council to fulfil its statutory duties as a corporate parent under section 22 of the Children’s Act 1989. The overarching aim of this service is to provide a stable placement in suitable accommodation which supports young people to develop the requisite resilience, wellbeing, form positive relationships in preparation for their transition to adulthood and progression to independent living.
This procurement will be conducted under the light touch regime and incorporate the following four lots: Limited, Standard, Intensive and Parent and Child. Candidates are advised that this framework will incorporate a refresh mechanism to enable new entrants to apply to join the framework which is anticipated to be enacted at the 2 year anniversary or as required by ECC during its four year lifetime.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided
II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
II.2.1) Title: Limited
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
85000000 - Health and social work services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKH3 Essex
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This lot is designed to secure suitable external fostering placements for children or young people with low to medium needs with no on-going challenging behaviours.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
II.2.1) Title: Standard
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
85000000 - Health and social work services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKH3 Essex
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This lot is designed to secure suitable external fostering placements for children or young people with medium to high level needs; which may include, but not be limited to, a history of placement breakdowns, mental health needs, mild to moderate disabilities
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 3
II.2.1) Title: Intensive
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
85000000 - Health and social work services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKH3 Essex
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This lot is designed to secure suitable external fostering placements for children and young people with significant levels of need, including but not limited to complex health needs or disabilities, exclusion from mainstream school, significant substance misuse
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 4
II.2.1) Title: Parent and Child
Lot No: 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
85000000 - Health and social work services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKH3 Essex
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This lot is designed to secure suitable external fostering placements for a parent and child, or parent with two or more children or two parents and a child or two parents with two or more children together. These would include cases where there is a need for continuing assessment and on-going support.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As stated in the tender documentation - prospective providers will be required to hold an Ofsted rating of at least good or outstanding to be eligible to join the framework.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: N/a
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: 2017/S 179 - 365997
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 12/10/2018 Time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Until: 10/01/2019
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 12/10/2018
Time: 12:00
Place:
Via BiP Delta
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 21/11/2020
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Candidates are advised this procurement will be conducted via the Council's e-tendering portal, BiP Delta, which can be located via the following website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Please register for a user account to gain access to the procurement documentation for this opportunity.
The Council envisages that this procurement will be published on the aforementioned e-sourcing portal during the week commencing 28th August 2018 .
In order to submit an effective expression of interest in this opportunity, candidates must utilise the functionality within the Council's e-tendering portal.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Health-and-social-work-services./3QXKW9S4BK
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3QXKW9S4BK
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London, C2A 2LL, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 14/08/2018
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Essex County Council
County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3457430430, Email: rachel.horne@essex.gov.uk
Main Address: https://www.delta-esourcing.com, Address of the buyer profile: www.essex.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKH3
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No
I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity:
General public services
Section II: Object Of The Contract
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: External Fostering Placements
Reference number: Not Provided
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
85000000 - Health and social work services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: Essex County Council (“the Council”) conducted a procurement to secure a range of effective, reliable and efficient independent fostering agencies to deliver external fostering placements to enable the Council to fulfil its statutory duties as a corporate parent under section 22 of the Children’s Act 1989. The overarching aim of this service is to provide a stable placement in suitable accommodation which supports young people to develop the requisite resilience, wellbeing, form positive relationships in preparation for their transition to adulthood and progression to independent living.
This procurement was conducted under the light touch regime and incorporates the following four lots: Limited, Standard, Intensive and Parent and Child. Candidates are advised that this framework will incorporate a refresh mechanism to enable new entrants to apply to join the framework which is anticipated to be enacted at the 2 year anniversary or as required by ECC during its four year lifetime.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 39,200,000
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description (lot no. 1)
II.2.1) Title:Limited
Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
85000000 - Health and social work services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKH3 - Essex
Main site or place of performance:
Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This lot is designed to secure suitable external fostering placements for children or young people with low to medium needs with no on-going challenging behaviours.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative Questions / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided
II.2) Description (lot no. 2)
II.2.1) Title:Standard
Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
85000000 - Health and social work services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKH3 - Essex
Main site or place of performance:
Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This lot is designed to secure suitable external fostering placements for children or young people with medium to high level needs; which may include, but not be limited to, a history of placement breakdowns, mental health needs, mild to moderate disabilities
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative Questions / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided
II.2) Description (lot no. 3)
II.2.1) Title:Intensive
Lot No:3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
85000000 - Health and social work services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKH3 - Essex
Main site or place of performance:
Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This lot is designed to secure suitable external fostering placements for children and young people with significant levels of need, including but not limited to complex health needs or disabilities, exclusion from mainstream school, significant substance misuse
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative Questions / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided
II.2) Description (lot no. 4)
II.2.1) Title:Parent and Child
Lot No:4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
85000000 - Health and social work services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKH3 - Essex
Main site or place of performance:
Essex
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: This lot is designed to secure suitable external fostering placements for a parent and child, or parent with two or more children or two parents and a child or two parents with two or more children together. These would include cases where there is a need for continuing assessment and on-going support.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative Questions / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2017/S 179-365997
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No
Section V: Award of contract
Award Of Contract (No.1)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 1
Title: Limited
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 32
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 32
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Affinity Fostering Services Limited
Henwood House, Henwood, Ashford, TN24 8DH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.2)
Be My Family Fostering Agency Ltd
11 St Albans Avenue, Feltham, TW13 6RL, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
Brighter Futures Foster Care Limited
Frays Court, 71 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.4)
By the Bridge Limited
4th Floor, Waterfront, Manbre Wharf, Hammersmith, W6 9RH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.5)
Children First Fostering Agency Limited
Frays Court, 71 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.6)
Chrysalis Care Limited
Gransden, East Hill Road, Knatts Valley, Sevenoaks, TN15 6YB, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.7)
Compass Fostering East Limited
Mountfields House, Off Squirrel Way, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3GE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKF2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.8)
Diverse Care (UK) Ltd
Diverse Care, 399-401 High Street, Stratford, E15 4QZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.9)
Eastern Family Services Ltd T/a Eastern Fostering Services
Unit 1E The Gattinetts, Hadleigh Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6QT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH14
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.10)
Family Works Fostering
46 Parham Drive, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6NB, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH3
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.2)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 1
Title: Limited
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 32
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 32
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Foster Care Associates Limited
Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove, B60 4AD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG12
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.2)
Fostering London Ltd
15 Hilltop Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5BJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
Fusion Fostering Limited
Old Mill, Maltravers House, Petters Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1SH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK23
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.4)
Futures for Children Ltd
The Masters House & College Tower, College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6YQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.5)
Integrated Services Programme
Wavendon Tower, Ortensia Drive, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.6)
Kasper Limited
79 Nelson Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.7)
Little Acorns Fostering Limited
Rook Tree Barn, Withersfield Road, Great Wratting, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7HD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH14
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.8)
Next Step Fostering Services Limited
Wrens Hill House, Rushett Lane, Norton, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0SH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.9)
Nexus Fostering Limited
4 Jardine House, Harrovian Business Village, Bessborough Road, Harrow, HA1 3EX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI74
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.10)
Orange Grove Foster Care Limited
Wavendon Tower, Ortensia Drive, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.3)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 1
Title: Limited
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 32
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 32
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Quality Foster Care Limited
Communication House, 1st Floor 134-146 High Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5LD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH3
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.2)
Rainbow Fostering Services Limited
Churchill Business Centre Unit, 10 Churchill Court 58 Station Road, North Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 7SA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
St Christopher’s Fellowship
1 Putney High Street, London, SW15 1SZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.4)
Sunbeam Fostering Agency Limited
Sunbeam House, 12 Waterside Drive, Langley, Slough, SL3 6EZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.5)
Supported Fostering Services Charitable Trust
26 The Hill, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9EU, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.6)
The Adolescent and Children’s Trust (TACT)
The Courtyard, 303 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London, SE13 6TJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.7)
The Foster Care Co-operative Limited
Penny Hall, The Haysfield, Spring Lane North, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1GF, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.8)
The National Fostering Agency Limited
Frays Court, 71 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.9)
Time for Children Limited
The Masters House & College Tower, College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6YQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.10)
Xcel 2000 Fostercare Services Limited
8 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1NA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.4)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 1
Title: Limited
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 32
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 32
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Young People at Heart Limited
36 Rosslyn Park, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9QZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.5)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 2
Title: Standard
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 33
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Affinity Fostering Services Ltd
Henwood House, Henwood, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.2)
Be My Family Fostering Agency Ltd
11 St. Albans Avenue, Feltham, TW13 6RL, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
Brighter Futures Foster Care Ltd
Frays Court, 71 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.4)
By the Bridge Limited
4th Floor, Waterfront, Manbre Wharf, ,Manbre Road, Hammersmith, W6 9RH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.5)
Children First Fostering Agency Ltd
Frays Court, 71 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.6)
Chrysalis Care Limited
Gransden, East Hill Road, Knatts Valley, Sevenoaks, TN15 6YB, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.7)
Compass Fostering East Limited
Mountfields House, Off Squirrel Way, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3GE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKF2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.8)
Diverse Care (UK) Ltd
Diverse Care, 399-401 High Street, Stratford, E15 4QZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.9)
Eastern Family Services Ltd T/A Eastern Fostering Services
Unit 1E The Gattinetts, Hadleigh Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6QT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH14
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.10)
Family Works Fostering
46 Parham Drive, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6NB, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH3
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.6)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 2
Title: Standard
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 33
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Foster Care Associates Limited
Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road,, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4AD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG12
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.2)
Fostering London Ltd
15 Hilltop Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5BJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
Fusion Fostering Limited
Old Mill, Maltravers House, Petters Way,, Yeovil,, Somerset, BA20 1SH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK23
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.4)
Futures for Children Ltd
The Masters House & College Tower, College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6YQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.5)
Heath Farm Family Services Ltd
1 Merchants Place, River Street, Bolton, BL2 1BX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD3
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.6)
Integrated Services Programme
Wavendon Tower, Ortensia Drive, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.7)
Kasper Limited
79 Nelson Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.8)
Little Acorns Fostering Limited
Rook Tree Barn,, Withersfield Road,, Great Wratting,, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7HD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH14
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.9)
Next Step Fostering Services Limited
Wrens Hill House,, Rushett Lane,, Norton,, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0SH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.10)
Nexus Fostering Limited
4 Jardine House,, Harrovian Business Village,, Bessborough Road,, Harrow, HA1 3EX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI74
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.7)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 2
Title: Standard
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 33
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Orange Grove Fostercare Ltd
Wavendon Tower, Ortensia Drive, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.2)
Quality Foster Care Limited
Communication House, 1st Floor, 134-146 High Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5LD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH3
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
Rainbow Fostering Services Limited
Churchill Business Centre, Unit 10 Churchill Court, 58 Station Road, North Harrow Middlesex, HA2 7SA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.4)
St Christopher's Fellowship
1 Putney High Street, London, SW15 1SZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.5)
Sunbeam Fostering Agency Limited
Sunbeam House, 12 Waterside Drive, Langley, Slough, SL3 6EZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.6)
Supported Fostering Services Charitable Trust
26 The Hill, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9EU, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.7)
The Adolescent and Children’s Trust (TACT)
The Courtyard, 303 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London, SE13 6TJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.8)
The Foster Care Co-operative Limited
Penny Hall, The Haysfield, Spring Lane North, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1GF, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.9)
The National Fostering Agency Limited
Frays Court, 71 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.10)
Time for Children Limited
The Masters House & College Tower, College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6YQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.8)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 2
Title: Standard
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 33
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 33
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Xcel 2000 Fostercare Services Limited
8 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1NA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.2)
Young People at Heart Limited
36 Rosslyn Park, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9QZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.9)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 3
Title: Intensive
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 34
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Affinity Fostering Services Ltd
Henwood House, Henwood, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.2)
Be My Family Fostering Agency Ltd
11 St. Albans Avenue, Feltham, TW13 6RL, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
Brighter Futures Foster Care Ltd
Frays Court, 71 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.4)
By the Bridge Limited
4th Floor, Waterfront,, Manbre Wharf, Manbre Road, Hammersmith, W6 9RH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.5)
Children First Fostering Agency Ltd
Frays Court, 71 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.6)
Chrysalis Care Limited
Gransden, East Hill Road, Knatts Valley, Sevenoaks, TN15 6YB, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.7)
Compass Fostering East Limited
Mountfields House, Off Squirrel Way, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3GE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKF2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.8)
Diverse Care (UK) Ltd
Diverse Care, 399-401 High Street, Stratford, E15 4QZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.9)
Eastern Family Services Ltd T/A Eastern Fostering Services
Unit 1E The Gattinetts, Hadleigh Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6QT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH14
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.10)
Family Works Fostering
46 Parham Drive, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6NB, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH3
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.10)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 3
Title: Intensive
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 34
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Foster Care Associates Limited
Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4AD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG12
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.2)
Fostering London Ltd
15 Hilltop Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5BJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
Fusion Fostering Limited
Old Mill, Maltravers House, Petters Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1SH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK23
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.4)
Futures for Children Ltd
The Masters House & College Tower, College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6YQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.5)
Heath Farm Family Services Ltd
1 Merchants Place, River Street, Bolton, BL2 1BX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD3
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.6)
Integrated Services Programme
Wavendon Tower, Ortensia Drive, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.7)
Kasper Limited
79 Nelson Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.8)
Little Acorns Fostering Limited
Rook Tree Barn, Withersfield Road, Great Wratting, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7HD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH14
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.9)
Mosaic Foster Care Limited
The Forge, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5PX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH3
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.10)
Next Step Fostering Services Limited
Wrens Hill House, Rushett Lane, Norton, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0SH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.11)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 3
Title: Intensive
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 34
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Nexus Fostering Limited
4 Jardine House, Harrovian Business Village, Bessborough Road, Harrow, HA1 3EX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI74
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.2)
Orange Grove Fostercare Ltd
Wavendon Tower, Ortensia Drive, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
Quality Foster Care Limited
Communication House, 1st Floor, 134-146 High Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5LD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH3
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.4)
Rainbow Fostering Services Limited
10 Churchill Court, 58 Station Road, North Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 7SA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.5)
St Christopher’s Fellowship
1 Putney High Street, London, SW15 1SZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.6)
Sunbeam Fostering Agency Limited
Sunbeam House, 12 Waterside Drive, Langley, Slough, SL3 6EZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.7)
Supported Fostering Services Charitable Trust
26 The Hill, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9EU, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.8)
The Adolescent and Children’s Trust (TACT)
The Courtyard, 303 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London, SE13 6TJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.9)
The Foster Care Co-operative Limited
Penny Hall, The Haysfield, Spring Lane North, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1GF, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.10)
The National Fostering Agency Limited
Frays Court, 71 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.12)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 3
Title: Intensive
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 34
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 34
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Time for Children Limited
The Masters House & College Tower,, College Road,, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6YQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.2)
Xcel 2000 Fostercare Services Limited
8 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1NA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
Young People at Heart Limited
36 Rosslyn Park, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9QZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.13)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 4
Title: Parent and Child
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 32
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 32
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Affinity Fostering Services Ltd
Henwood House, Henwood, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.2)
Be My Family Fostering Agency Ltd
11 St. Albans Avenue, Feltham, TW13 6RL, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
Brighter Futures Foster Care Ltd
Frays Court, 71 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.4)
By the Bridge Limited
4th Floor, Waterfront, Manbre Wharf, Manbre Road, Hammersmith, W6 9RH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.5)
Children First Fostering Agency Ltd
Frays Court, 71 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.6)
Chrysalis Care Limited
Gransden, East Hill Road, Knatts Valley, Sevenoaks, TN15 6YB, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.7)
Compass Fostering East Limited
Mountfields House, Off Squirrel Way, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3GE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKF2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.8)
Diverse Care (UK) Ltd
Diverse Care, 399-401 High Street, Stratford, E15 4QZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.9)
Eastern Family Services Ltd T/a Eastern Fostering Services
Unit 1E The Gattinetts, Hadleigh Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6QT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH14
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.10)
Family Works Fostering
46 Parham Drive, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6NB, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH3
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.14)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 4
Title: Parent and Child
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 32
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 32
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Foster Care Associates Limited
Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4AD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG12
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.2)
Fostering London Ltd
15 Hilltop Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5BJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
Fusion Fostering Limited
Old Mill, Maltravers House, Petters Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1SH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK23
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.4)
Futures for Children Ltd
The Masters House & College Tower, College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6YQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.5)
Integrated Services Programme
Wavendon Tower, Ortensia Drive, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.6)
Kasper Limited
79 Nelson Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.7)
Little Acorns Fostering Limited
Rook Tree Barn, Withersfield Road,, Great Wratting, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7HD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH14
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.8)
Next Step Fostering Services Limited
Wrens Hill House, Rushett Lane, Norton, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0SH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.9)
Nexus Fostering Limited
4 Jardine House, Harrovian Business Village, Bessborough Road, Harrow, HA1 3EX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI74
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.10)
Orange Grove Fostercare Ltd
Wavendon Tower, Ortensia Drive, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.15)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 4
Title: Parent and Child
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 32
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 32
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Quality Foster Care Limited
Communication House, 1st Floor, 134-146 High Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5LD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH3
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.2)
Rainbow Fostering Services Limited
10 Churchill Court, 58 Station Road, North Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 7SA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.3)
St Christopher’s Fellowship
1 Putney High Street, London, SW15 1SZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.4)
Sunbeam Fostering Agency Limited
Sunbeam House, 12 Waterside Drive, Langley, Slough, SL3 6EZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.5)
Supported Fostering Services Charitable Trust
26 The Hill, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9EU, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.6)
The Adolescent and Children’s Trust (TACT)
The Courtyard, 303 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London, SE13 6TJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.7)
The Foster Care Co-operative Limited
Penny Hall, The Haysfield, Spring Lane North, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1GF, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG12
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.8)
The National Fostering Agency Limited
Frays Court, 71 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2AE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.9)
Time for Children Limited
The Masters House & College Tower, College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6YQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
Contractor (No.10)
Xcel 2000 Fostercare Services Limited
8 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1NA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Award Of Contract (No.16)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 4
Title: Parent and Child
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 32
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 26 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 32
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
Young People at Heart Limited
36 Rosslyn Park, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9QZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 39,200,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information: Please note that due to the inherent formatting constraints within the notice, the successful candidates for each lot have been listed in multiple award sections.
This procurement was conducted under the light touch regime and incorporates a refresh mechanism to enable new entrants to apply to join the framework which is anticipated to be enacted at the 2 year anniversary or as required by ECC during its 4 year lifetime.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London, C2A 2LL, United Kingdom
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 17/12/2018