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Provision of a Foster Panel Chairperson

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Caerphilly County Borough Council

Buyer Address: Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Hengoed, UKL16, CF82 7PG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Helen Sellwood

Contact Email: sellwhl@caerphilly.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01443863283

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
65000.0 GBP
Gross: 77800 GBP
Published
08 Jul 2025, 13:21
Deadline
27 Jul 2025, 23:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85300000 - Social work and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council, Social Services Department (The Council) is tendering an opportunity for the provision of a foster panel chairperson who is a suitably qualified individual (the Service Provider) to act as the Independent Chair of the Council’s Foster Panel in line with the requirements set out in PART 5 of The Regulated Fostering Services (Wales) Regulations 2019. The membership requirements, terms of reference and functions of fostering panels are set out in: The Regulated Fostering Services (Services Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2019; Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016; The Fostering Panels (Establishment and Functions) (Wales) Regulations 2018; the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services 2011 and; the Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations Volume IV - Fostering Services 2011. Aims of the Service The overall aims of this provision are: • To Chair the Council’s Fostering Panel. • To ensure that the Panel remains in line with regulations, policy and legislation. • To ensure the Panel members are aware of their roles and to facilitate the involvement of all Panel members. • To make clear, evidenced recommendations. • To ensure the Panel is efficient and professional, and to provide clarity where required. The Service Provider will act as the independent Chair of the Fostering Panel and be available to chair the panel on a fortnightly basis as set out in advance by the Council Full Details can be found in the tender documents (ITT) The Evaluation criteria shall follow a three-stage process as outlined below Selection Criteria Pass/Fail Quality 80% Price 20% Quality Criteria will be divided into categories consisting of the following sub-criteria and weightings: Tender Response 30 Presentation 40 Interview 30 Full details are outlined in the tender documents (ITT) Tender documents can be found on Proactis Plaza the Councils e-tendering solution.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038265-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 65,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 77,800

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2034-09-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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