# CPU3111 Children's Fostering Advice and Mediation Service

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Nottingham City Council](/buyers/nottingham-city-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £240,000
- Published: 3 June 2024
- Planned start: 1 October 2024
- Planned end: 30 September 2028
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 5a0903b2-978f-464d-b5a4-6f558a0ca3f7-756060
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c68bb468-d9a6-4229-a007-3921b4650831

## Description

Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council \(the Councils'\) are seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a Fostering Advice and Mediation service\. The Councils' are jointly procuring this service, to which there are three elements, with the aim of supporting the recruitment and retention of foster carers\. The contract will comprise of: • Independent Advice and Mediation service for foster carers, to support them when an allegation or complaint is made against them\. • Fostering Household Support, for foster carers to have access to legal cover, helpline advice, online support & forums, periodicals and news, and other financial benefits\. • Organisational Support for Council staff, enabling up-to-date practice support and guidance\. The contract duration will be for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 years \(on a 1\+1 basis\) to a maximum of 4 years in total, at both Councils' discretion\. The total contract value is estimated to be a maximum of £240,000\.00 over the total length of the contract \(including any potential extensions\)\. The anticipated contract start date will be 1st October 2024\. This contract will be let under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015\.

## Related contract awards

- [CPU 8580 - Housing Services - Supply of Concrete](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-b47f5b88-bd0f-4ee4-b78f-5d606819ed57): Nottingham City Council
- [CPU 7276 - Newstead Abbey MEND Repair Programme - M&E consultant](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-a3ec4e37-2a98-41a6-a9b4-de6f35d96bae): Nottingham City Council
- [CPU 7908 - National Flood Forum Partnership Community Engagement for Nottingham City](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-0638758d-c8a6-45a5-bc0a-096e4b4421a1): Nottingham City Council

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0903b2-978f-464d-b5a4-6f558a0ca3f7-756060)