ESCC - ME - Approved List for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services

Request for information for the provision of an Approved List for the provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services

East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are writing to invite you to an opportunity to submit a survey response for the future provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services.

We are looking to recommission these services to create an Approved List which will include a call off process for all individual placements.

The main objectives of the Approved List will be;

• To ensure all providers of foster care services to East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are providing a regulated service on terms and conditions that are the most up to date.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of the Children's Act 1989 and to promote individual wellbeing, promote diversity and quality in provision of services.
• Work alongside Children's and Social Care partners to manage demand and service pressures.

The current framework is due to end on 31 March 2023. East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are currently reviewing the options available for the delivery of this service and would like to explore interest and information regarding these services from providers. We are undertaking this exercise to help best inform the decision-making process. All information received in response to this request for information will be confidential and will be considered when shaping future services, and no provider will have any advantage over another.

Organisations not participating in this exercise will not be disadvantaged should any tendering process be pursued.

Should a procurement exercise be undertaken, a separate notice will be issued.

Additional information:

East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council are writing to invite you to an opportunity to submit a survey response for the future provision of Independent Providers of Foster Care Services.

All responses can be returned through the South East Shared Services Portal.

If you have any questions regarding this request for information, please contact Mandi Edwards at mandi.edwards@eastsussex.gov.uk.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes