Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf3-d383-7082-a4d8-2f6b4081464a/independent-fostering-agencies-lot-1-standard-foster-placements-including-resp closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Independent Fostering Agencies - Lot 1 Standard Foster Placements including respite; Lot 2 Parent & Child placements. [Hampshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hampshire-county-council) Estimated value £5,200,000 to £49,500,000 Published 6 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 11 Nov 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Hampshire County Council invites experienced, quality Independent Fostering Agencies to tender for the delivery of standard foster placements and parent and child placements. The Council’s commissioning strategy for children and family placements is to establish targeted contracts with a limited number of providers to build more effective relationships. This tender is for a Framework with two lots: Lot 1, standard foster placements including respite, and Lot 2, parent and child placements. We will be awarding a Framework Agreement to multiple providers across both lots. The Framework Agreement duration will be four years from 1 April 2017 until 31 March 2021. Independent Fostering Agencies should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website [in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire), and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00hrs on 11 November 2016. There will be a briefing session for interested providers on 21 October 2016 between 10am and 12noon at Hampshire’s Archives and Local Studies Office , which can also be attended through a webinar. If you wish to attend, please book tickets through Eventbrite: [eventbrite.co.uk](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-fostering-agencies-tender-briefing-tickets-27988675883) ### How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting ‘View Details’ on the relevant tender advert and clicking the ‘Express Interest’ tab. 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Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes [in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Social work services with accommodation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/47eb1bc7-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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