West Midlands Independent Fostering Agency Framework

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Coventry City Council

Value

£2,750,000,000

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Social work and related services

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Submission Deadline

1 month from now

Published

23 hours ago

Description

This framework is for the provision of foster care services across the West Midlands region. 
Coventry City Council is the lead local authority for the new framework, which can be accessed by the 14 West Midlands Local Authorities/Trusts.
The West Midlands Regional Independent Fostering Agency Framework remains the primary means by which foster care homes are sourced in the region from the independent market. 
This is a framework re-opening, and Tenderers are invited to bid for one or more of the Lots.  Providers that are already on the framework can apply to be added to an additional Lot(s).
Please see tender documents for more information about the framework, of which can be downloaded from Coventry City Council's e-tendering website www.csw-jets.co.uk.
Please note each Independent Fostering Agency must submit their own individual tender (associated with their Ofsted unique reference number) and bids will not be accepted from umbrella organisations with multiple Independent Fostering Agencies e.g. covering different regional areas.

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