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Call for Competition (hereafter referred to as an Expression of Interest (EOI)) For a: Northamptonshire Children's Trust Partner to deliver 2 x Childrens Homes for 2 children in Northampton (with potential to increase to 3 children)

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2024 at 13:13

TenderAmendment

07 Jun 2024 at 15:30

TenderAmendment

04 Jun 2024 at 11:15

Tender

16 May 2024 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) involves a call for expressions of interest to deliver two children's homes in Northampton. This project, managed by North Northamptonshire Council, falls under the health and social work services category and is meant to support children and young people in care. The contract is valued at £4.5 million, with a contract period starting on 5th August 2024 and ending on 31st March 2030. The competitive tendering process is designed for both existing providers in the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and new applicants who must join the DPS, generating opportunities for various providers, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in child care and residential services, particularly those capable of addressing complex needs. Providers can expect to engage in a long-term project with a lucrative contract value, contributing to an annual placements budget of approximately £53 million. This contract is well-suited for businesses with expertise in fostering arrangements and residential care, aiming to expand their operations in the East Midlands region. The expectation is to not only deliver care but to operate cost-effectively within an established framework, thus promoting business growth and stability in the care services sector.

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Notice Title

Call for Competition (hereafter referred to as an Expression of Interest (EOI)) For a: Northamptonshire Children's Trust Partner to deliver 2 x Childrens Homes for 2 children in Northampton (with potential to increase to 3 children)

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) wishes to invite quotations for a Partner to deliver 2 x Children's Homes for 2 children in Northampton (with potential to increase to 3 children) Expression of Interest under the NCT Provision of Homes for Children and Young People in our Care Independent Fostering arrangements and Children's Homes Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of homes for children under a block contract arrangement, as outlined in this Expression of Interest document. Please note Providers already accepted under the Lot 2 Children's Home, of the Northamptonshire Children's Trust for the Provision of Homes for Children and Young People in our Care Independent Fostering arrangements and Children's Homes Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) are invited to quote for this block contract arrangement. Providers not on the above DPS are also invited to quote for this Expression of Interest opportunity, but must apply to join the DPS. The DPS - NCT for the Provision of Homes for Children and Young People in our Care Independent Fostering arrangements and Children's Homes Dynamic Purchasing System (Reference NNC00000402) is being reopened at the same time as this EOI to allow for this. The potential contact value is PS4.5 million. The annual placements budget which this contract is part of is approximately PS53 million per annum and the average weekly cost of the current framework providers for the complex needs category is PS8,218 (which these homes fall under. Note this is total costs including all costs associated with running the home). Additional information: Please visit the North Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home) to express an interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f0f9fcf-13bb-4ad6-9357-c820699d29bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b5dc428-2777-4326-ad4a-bbdfaba042a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Expression of Interest
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.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

ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES

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