Planning

Market Engagement Events for Fostering, Residential and 16+ Service Providers

DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST

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Planning

19 Jul 2017 at 12:30

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Jul 2017 at 11:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process being undertaken by Doncaster Children's Services Trust focuses on market engagement events for fostering, residential, and 16+ service providers. These events are scheduled to take place at the Mansion House in Doncaster, with three key dates set: the Independent Foster Agency Event on 4th September 2017, the Residential Event on 13th September 2017, and the 16+ Semi Independence Event on 21st September 2017. Currently, this process is in the planning stage, with a crucial engagement end date of 23rd February 2018, which will influence vendor selection and service provision.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in health and social work services, particularly those that provide fostering, residential aid, and support for young adults. Providers able to navigate the current challenges faced by Doncaster Children's Services Trust and contribute innovative solutions will be well-positioned to gain contracts. Companies with experience in social services, those who can effectively engage with the young people’s needs, and those prepared to collaborate on solutions to local sufficiency requirements will find this engagement particularly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Events for Fostering, Residential and 16+ Service Providers

Notice Description

Doncaster Children's Services Trust is hosting three provider engagement events for fostering, residential and 16+ services. The event schedules are as below: * IFA Event - Monday 4th September 2017 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration 08:30 am for a 09:00 am start. The event will conclude at 12:00 pm. * Residential Event - Wednesday 13th September 2017 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration 08:30 am for a 9:00 am start. The event will conclude at 12:00 pm. * 16+ Semi Independence Event - Thursday 21st September 2017 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration 12:00 noon for a 12.30 pm start. The event will conclude at 15:30 pm. Please note there is no car parking at the venue. The following car parks are located within walking distance to the venue and a fee is charged accordingly: * Frenchgate Multi-Storey, 19 South Mall, Doncaster DN1 1LL - 0.2 miles 4 minute walk * St James' Car Park, St Sepulchre Gate W, Doncaster DN1 1AQ - 0.5 miles 10 minute walk * Civic Quarter Car Park, Doncaster DN1 3JQ - 0.3 miles 5 minute walk Background Demand for placements continues to put pressure on existing provision. Both the Trust and providers alike continue to operate within a challenging economic climate. Purpose Doncaster Children's Services Trust wishes to meet with existing and new providers of placements for looked after children, including those within the fostering, residential and 16 plus arenas. The main discussion points and areas for focus during the event include (but are not limited to): * The current challenges faced by the Trust and providers in meeting the needs of children / young people including the challenge to meet local sufficiency requirements. * The options and / or ideas for addressing those challenges and any barriers and / risks; * Current placement activity - trends, themes etc; * How can the voice of the young person influence the options being provided to them Providers are asked to limit delegate numbers to a maximum of two please. We would welcome your participation and if you are able to attend then please copy and paste the link below into your browser and complete the RSVP form. https://goo.gl/forms/mrlakqkHP66fbOWI3 The attendees from the Doncaster Children's Services Trust on the day will include members of the Senior Leadership Team, Commissioning and Placements, Social Workers, Team Leaders and young people from the children in care council. If you have any questions or require any further clarification, please contact Tereen Akhtar on 01302 737158 or email tereen.akhtar@dcstrust.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-388c14f7-7d98-463d-b3d8-9b94e8a5fe1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54768228-1bf9-4b50-985b-d292e7ef71d5
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
Not specified
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
19 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST
Contact Name
Tereen Akhtar
Contact Email
tereen.akhtar@dcstrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302737158

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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