Kinship Support Service for Kinship Carers in England
Key Details
Estimated Value
£2,250,000
Deadline
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not specified
CPV Code
80000000 - Education and training services
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Key requirements
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- Estimated value
- £2.3m£2.7m including VAT
- Contract period
- 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2029 (2 years)
- Legal basis
- Procurement Act 2023
- Delivery location (NUTS/ITL)
- UKK (South West), UKC (North East), UKD (North West), UKF (East Midlands), UKG (West Midlands), UKH (East of England) and 3 more
- CPV code
- 80000000 Education and training services
- Suitability (buyer's flag)
- SME-suitable, VCSE-suitable
Description
The Department for Education is undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the future procurement of kinship support services in England. The services are expected to provide free to access support for kinship carers and may include peer support, information, advice, training and related support activities. We are seeking views from the market on how a national offer of support to kinship carers could be delivered, while also supporting local authorities to develop the capability and capacity needed to play a greater role in the provision of support in the future, including through their Kinship Local Offer. The engagement will help the Department understand market capacity, service delivery models, innovation opportunities and potential procurement approaches. Feedback received through this engagement will help inform the Department's requirements and proposed specification, ensuring that any future service reflects the needs of children and young people, the sector and potential providers.
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