Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c10-def2-7134-9309-14ee5e0160b2/wp3317-foster-carer-support-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # WP3317 - Foster Carer Support Service [Walsall Council e-Tendering](https://tendernation.io/buyers/walsall-council-e-tendering) Estimated value £300,000 to £500,000 Published 31 Mar 2017 Deadline Closed 13 Apr 2017 ## 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 Walsall Children's Services is seeking quotes from organisations to deliver support to Walsall Council foster carers. The successful bidder will be based in Walsall and be led by a management committee comprising foster carers based in Walsall. The service will include peer support, advice and guidance to foster carers as well as providing opportunities for activities and outings for foster carers and the children and young people in their care. The successful organisation will be skilled in attracting match funding opportunities and able to add value to their bid by maximising the number of sessions offered. This is premised in Social Value Act which aims to benefit to the local communities and economy. The service needs to be available from 1st May 2017 and the contract will run for 2 years with the possible extension of up to an additional 12 months (2 years plus up to a further 12 months). The decision to activate the extension will be made within 6 months of the end of the initial 2 year period. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## CPV classification Administrative social services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/728151da-c54f-4127-a7d4-eff4ab67641c) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Walsall Council e-Tendering: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/walsall-council-e-tendering) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [COV - Coventry Advice Services Grant 2027 · Coventry City Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-5d51-728e-9c2e-b0d3c880bc14/cov-coventry-advice-services-grant-2027) [Gastroenterologist services – Tähystystutkimukset (colonoskopia ja gastroskopia) SOITE · Sansia Oy · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0b15-7339-9939-1b14de6c3eb3/finland-gastroenterologist-services-tahystystutkimukset-colonoskopia-ja-gas) [Social services – Garantie d'activité départementale · Departement de L'aude - CD11 · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-21a4-7316-9f81-3a2021a97638/france-social-services-garantie-dactivite-departementale) [Health and social work services – DOA.2610.3.2026. Świadczenie usług opiekuńczych na rzecz mieszkanców Legnicy · Gmina Legnica · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-6631-72be-8950-1447bd5131bd/poland-health-and-social-work-services-doa261032026-swiadczenie-uslug-op) [Ambulance services – Contratación de servicios de transporte sanitario terrestre mediante ambulancias Clase A Tipo B y Tipo C para las zonas de La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma, Fuerteventura y Lanzarote. · Gerencia de Gestión de Servicios para la Salud y Seguridad en Canarias, S.A. · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-ced3-712b-ad8d-dc313d6b63e4/spain-ambulance-services-contratacion-de-servicios-de-transporte-sanitario-t) [Social work services with accommodation – servizio DI gestione DI DUE comunità alloggio DI BASE PER persone CON patologia psichiatrica seguite DAL DSM dell’azienda ULSS 8 berica · Azienda ULSS n. 8 Berica · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-94d4-735d-bc39-2d8b65976651/italy-social-work-services-with-accommodation-servizio-di-gestione-di-due-co)