Planning

CCS047 Provision of Block Contract for Residential Placements for Children in Care - Soft Market Testing

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Aug 2024 at 15:25

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Aug 2024 at 15:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "CCS047 Provision of Block Contract for Residential Placements for Children in Care - Soft Market Testing." This tender falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000) and targets the location of England, United Kingdom. The council aims to address the increasing demand for high-quality residential care placements for children in care, with an engagement end date set for 4th September 2024. Key stakeholders should note that this is not a call for competition but a soft market test to gauge interest and insights from potential suppliers.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in providing residential children's home placements with a focus on high-quality care and strong local integration are well-suited to participate. Engaging in this process allows suppliers to align with the council’s statutory duty to improve outcomes for children in care, while also expanding their service portfolios in a growing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCS047 Provision of Block Contract for Residential Placements for Children in Care - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Derbyshire County Council (the Council) seeks to commission a number of residential children's home placements which offer high quality care and excellent outcomes for children in care. The number of children who live in care is rising nationally, with Derbyshire being no exception, rates of children entering care continue to rise year on year, having increased considerably since 2020. Residential care is not the most appropriate option for many children in care, with fostering and connected care being a better option for most. However, where children's needs are best met by a residential home it is better if that home is local to them and well connected with the Child's team of professionals and related networks. The Council has a statutory duty to provide sufficient and suitable supplier provided accommodation for children in care and to improve outcomes for this vulnerable group of children. There are several children's residential homes managed by the Council, however in 2022 this met approximately 25% of the Derbyshire's requirements with the Council commissioning approximately 75% through external Service Providers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dc85a14-fad5-404c-b39b-35684983a156
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e69acb-e2c8-402d-ad71-094ff71df04e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

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