Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
PO Box 7097
COVENTRY
CV6 9SL
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.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.
Coventry City Council is the lead local authority for this regional framework, which can be accessed by the 14 West Midland 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 were made via the previous framework. Therefore this new framework is central to the West Midlands Local Authorities and Children's Trusts' strategy for securing sufficient foster homes to meet need in the coming years.
The initial term of the Framework is for the period of 4 years from commencement but may be extended, by mutual agreement by 2 increments of 3 years
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 750 000 000.00
GBP
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
Quality criterion: Mandatory criteria
/ Weighting: pass/fail
Cost criterion: Pricing
/ Weighting: pass/fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term of the Framework is 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
Quality criterion: Mandatory criteria
/ Weighting: pass/fail
Cost criterion: Pricing
/ Weighting: pass/fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term of the Framework is 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
Quality criterion: Mandatory criteria
/ Weighting: pass/fail
Cost criterion: Pricing
/ Weighting: pass/fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term of the Framework is 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
Quality criterion: Mandatory criteria
/ Weighting: pass/fail
Cost criterion: Pricing
/ Weighting: pass/fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term of the Framework is 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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-013694
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: COV - 18715
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/07/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 59
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 43
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 59
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abacus Fostering Limited
08152835
Suite 302, Steward Street Lofts, 69 Steward Street
BIRMINGHAM
B18 7AF
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Acorn House (Fostering Services) Limited
06437368
Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert Street
OLDHAM
OL8 3QL
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Active Care Solutions
07991539
Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove
WORCESTERSHIRE
B60 4AD
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anchor Foster Care Services Ltd
04348277
69A Maidstone Road, Chatham
KENT
ME4 6DP
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avanti Fostering Ltd
12361046
Devonshire House, 582 Honeypot Lane
STANMORE
HA7 1JS
UK
NUTS: UKI74
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
00061625
Barnardo House, Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Iford
LONDON
IG6 1QG
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bridging Gaps Fostering Agency
05989754
Norwich Union House, 9 Mackenzie St
SLOUGH
SL1 1XQ
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Child Care Bureau Ltd
04222171
Atria, Spa Road
BOLTON
BL1 4AG
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Children Always First Ltd
08325499
Unit 4, The School Yard, 106 High Street, Harborne
BIRMINGHAM
B17 9NJ
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clifford House Fostering Ltd
06837132
Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road
BROMSGROVE
B60 4AD
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Compass Fostering Central Ltd
04331256
3 Rayns Way, Syston
LEICESTER
LE7 1PF
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Compass Fostering West Ltd
05975556
3 Rayns Way, Syston
LEICESTER
LE7 1PF
UK
NUTS: UKF21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DMR Services Ltd
05055189
16 High Street
ALDRIDGE
WS9 8LZ
UK
NUTS: UKG38
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elite Fostering Limited
11121166
1 GORSEY WAY
WALSALL
WS9 0EQ
UK
NUTS: UKG38
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
F5 Foster Care Limited
09951911
95 Amington Road. Amington House, Tyseley
BIRMINGHAM
B25 8EP
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Families First Fostering Ltd
12149799
7D Whitebridge Estate, Whitebridge Way
STONE
ST15 8LQ
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Family Care Fostering Ltd
07990947
60 School Lane, Bamber Bridge
PRESTON
PR5 6QE
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Family Fostering Partners
09443529
Unit 1, Block B, Llys y Barcud, Clos, Gelli Rd, Cross Hands
LLANELLI
SA14 6RX
UK
NUTS: UKL14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Father Hudson's Caritas
01653388
St George's House, Gerards Way
BIRMINGHAM
B46 3FG
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Five Rivers Child Care Limited
04236028
47 Bedwin Street, Salisbury
WILTSHIRE
SP1 3UT
UK
NUTS: UKK15
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foster Care Associates Ltd
04322806
Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove
WORCESTERSHIRE
B60 4AD
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foster Care Link Ltd
04743655
66B Cazenove Road
LONDON
N16 6AA
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Hearts Ltd
12007042
Office 207, Seed Space 1 Ltd Epping Civic Centre, 323 High Street
EPPING
CM16 4BZ
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Innovations
09211399
Room No. 519, The Atrium, 1 Harefield Road
UXBRIDGE
UB8 1EX
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering People Limited
04241833
Suite D, The Point, Welbeck Road, West Bridgford
NOTTINGHAM
NG2 7QW
UK
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Solutions Ltd
04006225
Atria, Spa Road
BOLTON
BL1 4AG
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Together Ltd
12267117
The Old Granary, Penstock Hall Farm, Canterbury Road, East Brabourne
KENT
TN25 5LL
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FosteringMatters Limited
05083103
10 College Green
GLOUCESTER
GL1 2LX
UK
NUTS: UKK13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fosterplus Ltd
03196297
Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove
WORCESTERSHIRE
B60 4AD
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foundation Fostering Ltd
10056786
Hop Merchant, 21 Sansome Street
WORCESTER
WR1 1UH
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Freedom Fostering Limited
04483726
27 Waterloo Road
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV1 4DJ
UK
NUTS: UKG39
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fusion Fostering Limited
07819299
Maltravers House, Petters Way, Yeovil
SOMERSET
BA20 1SH
UK
NUTS: UKK23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Greater London Fostering
04236191
20-22 Gipsy Hill
LONDON
SE19 1NL
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ideal Fostering Limited
08606830
Anchor House, 5 Bridgeman Street
WALSALL
WS2 9NW
UK
NUTS: UKG38
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ikon Fostering
09055343
1 Coton Lane
BIRMINGHAM
B23 6TP
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Integrated Services Programme - ISP
02820208
Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove
WORCESTERSHIRE
B60 4AD
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jay Fostering Ltd
04822721
Atria, Spa Road
BOLTON
BL1 4AG
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Match Foster Care Ltd
07366358
Severn House, 30 - 32 Ombersley Street West
DROITWICH
WR9 8QZ
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
New Chapters Fostercare Limited
09282856
Blencathra, Upton Magna Business Park, Upton Magna, Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY
SY4 4TT
UK
NUTS: UKG22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
New Life Fostering Agency Limited
07988572
Charter House, 848 Tyburn Road, Erdington
BIRMINGHAM
B24 9NT
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orange Grove Fostercare Ltd
07027421
Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road
BROMSGROVE
B60 4AD
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Outset Fostering Agency Ltd
12326599
The Wenta Business Centre, 1 Electric Avenue
ENFIELD
EN3 7XU
UK
NUTS: UKI54
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Parallel Parents Ltd
04311751
2nd Floor Lansdowne House, 85 Buxton Road
STOCKPORT
SK2 6LR
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Paramount Foster Care
10707917
172 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands
BIRMINGHAM
B70 6QG
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Park Foster Care Ltd
04861395
Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar
HERTFORDSHIRE
EN6 1AG
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quality Fostering Ltd
05692706
Celixir House, Stratford Business & Technology Park
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
CV37 7G7
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Social Work Assessment Partners Ltd
05411615
51 Long Street Bulkington
BEDWORTH
CV12 9JZ
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sunbeam Fostering Agency Limited
03948662
Sunbeam House 12 Waterside Drive
LANGLEY
SL3 6EZ
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Swiis Foster Care Limited
03985713
4th Floor, Prince House, 43-51 Prince Street
BRISTOL
BS1 4PS
UK
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Adolescent and Children's Trust (TACT)
02779751
98 Station Road
SIDCUP
DA15 7BY
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Children's Family Trust
00398875
Harris Business Park, Hanbury Rd
STOKE PRIOR
B60 4DJ
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Ethical Fostering Service
11057663
123 Hallgate
COTTINGHAM
HU16 4FDA
UK
NUTS: UKE1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Foster Care Charity
14472135
Penny Hall, The Haysfield, Spring Lane North
MALVERN
WR14 1GF
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The National Fostering Agency Ltd
03127814
Atria, Spa Road
BOLTON
BL1 4AG
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UK Fostering Ltd
08005502
Bridge House, High Street
DARTFORD
DA1 1DJ
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Voice Fostering Ltd
08055329
595 Tanworth Lane
SHIRLEY
B90 4JE
UK
NUTS: UKG32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wholistic Fostering Ltd
08685379
34 Brook House, Brook Street Business Centre, Brook Street
TIPTON
DY4 9DD
UK
NUTS: UKG37
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 750 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Coventry City Council
Coventry
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/01/2025