Northamptonshire Children's Trust is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire

North Northamptonshire Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Sep 2022 at 14:42

TenderAmendment

30 May 2022 at 15:40

TenderAmendment

30 May 2022 at 15:34

Tender

30 May 2022 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire Children's Trust is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in the Health and social work services industry category. The procurement stage is an award, with a contract value of £144,000,000 in GBP. The tender period ended on 29th June 2022, and the contract period spans from 5th August 2022 to 31st January 2024. The buying organization, North Northamptonshire Council, is located in Kettering, East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for service providers in the health and social work services sector to compete for contracts to provide independent fostering agency placements and children's homes placements for children in care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to apply due to the tender's suitability criteria. The Framework Agreement under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) allows for regular reopening of the procurement process, creating ongoing business growth opportunities for interested providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. Any reference to Northamptonshire County Council or Children First Northamptonshire in this opportunity shall be interpreted and applied as a reference to Northamptonshire Children's Trust Limited. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: * Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care - Category 1.1: Standard - Category 1.2: Specialist * Lot 2: Children's Homes placements for Children in Care - Category 2.1 - Standard - Category 2.2 - Specialist - Children with complex SEMH needs and low level disability - Category 2.3 - Specialist - Children with a disability and complex health needs Potential Providers can apply for one or more Lots and Categories. The Framework Agreement is advertised under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and will therefore be reopened at regular intervals. The Council expects the Framework Agreement to re-open annually, but it may open at other intervals at its discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04d1d808-4de9-430c-85f6-4f0e9d09fe91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5452e5b1-abd9-4774-a278-669487ed4858
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Kettering Central
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ARGF LIMITED

3BN CARE LTD

Alpha Health & Social Care Services Ltd

Barnardo's

BARUCH YOUNG PEOPLE SERVICES LTD

Berry Gifford Ltd

Dwell-In Group of Companies Ltd

Gateway Housing Services

Pelican Care Group Limited

Quality Fostering Ltd

The Encounter Group

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...