Scope
Reference
CCBC/PS2829/25/TY
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £65,000 excluding VAT
- £77,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2034
- 9 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 July 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
28 July 2025, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality 80% |
Quality |
| Price | Price 20% |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWHP-2369-JPYL
Penallta House, Tredomen Park
Hengoed
CF82 7PG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Helen Sellwood
Telephone: 01443863283
Email: sellwhl@caerphilly.gov.uk
Website: http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales