Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2e-c9c4-70d6-8db6-72e0424129f0/a-fostering-recruitment-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # A Fostering Recruitment Service [Dorset County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dorset-county-council) Estimated value £300,000 Published 19 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 18 Jan 2018 ## 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 Dorset County Council has recently made the decision to change the way we provide fostering services. We are deeply committed to providing the best possible care for children, close to home and so have ambitious plans to significantly increase the number of foster carers in Dorset. We have redesigned the way our fostering team provides assessment and support services, and are investing in changing our fees and allowances to make them simpler, more competitive and to reward those that are highly skilled. We are looking for an organisation to work with us to help us deliver on this ambition. An organisation that is able to get our message out, generate enquiries and follow up potential leads including initial home visits/carer evaluations ensuring that when we undertake assessments of potential foster carers that these are focused on those that have the best chance of being approved. Dorset County Council is therefore seeking tenders from suitably experienced and capable service providers for fostering recruitment services. The contract will cover the period 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019, and an optional extension for a further 12 months. (Light Touch Regime) This procurement is considered to be applicable under Chapter 3 section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Additional information: REF: DN314108 - The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/) Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/) Read full description ## CPV classification Administrative social services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d44fcf2d-5caa-48d6-b577-dc652e956084) 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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