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Northamptonshire Children's Trust Regulation 44 Visits

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2023 at 13:41

TenderAmendment

06 Apr 2022 at 09:50

Tender

05 Apr 2022 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire Children's Trust has awarded a contract worth £31,800 to SIGNIS LTD for Regulation 44 visits to its children's homes in Northamptonshire. The tender, which falls under the category of Health and social work services, was initiated by the Trust and saw North Northamptonshire Council acting as the buyer organisation. The procurement method used was "Other - Request for Quotation," with the tender period ending on April 27, 2022. The contract period will run from June 1, 2022, to May 30, 2025, providing opportunities for SMEs and other businesses interested in safeguarding and promoting children's welfare in the region.

This procurement process by the Northamptonshire Children's Trust offers business growth opportunities for suppliers with experience in health and social work services. The flexible procurement method of "Other - Request for Quotation" allows smaller and voluntary sector enterprises (VCSE) to participate. With the contract period spanning over three years, businesses looking to engage in independent visits to children's homes and assessment activities in Northamptonshire can find this tender suitable for their growth strategies. The location of service delivery in the East Midlands region further opens avenues for local suppliers to engage with the Trust, catering to the needs of vulnerable children in the specified area.

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Notice Title

Northamptonshire Children's Trust Regulation 44 Visits

Notice Description

THIS PROCUREMENT IS NOT BEING RUN BY NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL. Northamptonshire Children's Trust (hereafter referred to as the "Trust") invites quotations for the provision of Independent Visits to each of the Trust's Children's Homes in line with Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. Quotations are invited by the Trust from Suppliers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity to carry out monthly visits (as a minimum) by an Independent Person to undertake a rigorous and impartial assessment of the home's arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in the home's care. The Trust operates 5 children's homes in Northamptonshire. There is an expectation therefore of at least a total of 60 visits in a 12-month cycle for the 5 homes. To apply please refer to the Request for Quotation attachment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c8f72b-e9c3-4eb5-af05-27e5173a9172
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for Quotation
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 30 May 2025 2-3 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
Sarah Kennedy
Contact Email
sarah.kennedy@nctrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNIS

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