Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Coventry City Council
Council House,Earl Street
COVENTRY
CV15RR
UK
Contact person: Procurement Services
Telephone: +44 2476975232
E-mail: procurement.services@coventry.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG33
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.coventry.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.csw-jets.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.csw-jets.co.uk
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
West Midlands Independent Fostering Agency Framework
Reference number: COV-18715
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This framework is for the provision of foster care services across the West Midlands region. The current West Midlands Fostering Framework, led by Sandwell Children's Trust commenced in April 2020 and has been extended until the 30th September 2024. 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. Over 80% of placements are made via the current framework. Renewing the framework is therefore central to the West Midlands Local Authorities and Children's Trusts' strategy for securing sufficient foster homes to meet need in the coming years.
Please see tender documents for more information about the new 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 750 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Standard Foster Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG11
UKG12
UKG13
UKG21
UKG22
UKG23
UKG24
UKG31
UKG32
UKG33
UKG36
UKG37
UKG38
UKG39
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is for the provision of Standard Foster Care placements
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 120
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term of the new Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term of the new Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Enhanced Foster Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG11
UKG12
UKG13
UKG21
UKG22
UKG23
UKG24
UKG31
UKG32
UKG33
UKG36
UKG37
UKG38
UKG39
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is for the provision of Enhanced Foster Care placements
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 120
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term of the new Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term of the new Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Specialist Foster Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG11
UKG12
UKG13
UKG21
UKG22
UKG23
UKG24
UKG31
UKG32
UKG33
UKG36
UKG37
UKG38
UKG39
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 is for the provision of Specialist Foster Care placements
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 120
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term of the new Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term of the new Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Parent and Child Foster Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG11
UKG12
UKG13
UKG21
UKG22
UKG23
UKG24
UKG31
UKG32
UKG33
UKG36
UKG37
UKG38
UKG39
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 is for the provision of Parent and Child Foster Care placements
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 120
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The initial term of the new Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term of the new Framework will be for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
31/05/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
31/05/2024
Local time: 12:01
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Coventry City Council
Coventry
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/04/2024