Tender

East Midlands Regional Children's Framework Agreement

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Sep 2018 at 10:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire County Council is inviting tenders for the East Midlands Regional Children's Framework Agreement, targeting the provision of Children's Homes and Fostering Services Placements for Children and Young People. This procurement process falls under the category of Health and Social Work Services, with opportunities specifically aimed at supporting local authorities across the East Midlands, including Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham. The tender is currently active and is conducted through an open procurement method, with a deadline for submissions set for 29th October 2018. The successful contract period will commence on 1st February 2019 and last for four years, with a total estimated value of £500 million.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in care provision, such as children’s homes and fostering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those capable of delivering specialised services tailored to the needs of children and young people with emotional behaviour difficulties or complex health needs. Companies competing in this sector should highlight their experience and capacity to address the specific requirements set out in the tender documentation while also considering innovative solutions that align with the framework’s objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Midlands Regional Children's Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Northamptonshire County Council, on behalf of the East Midlands Regional Children's Framework Agreement (EMRCF) Consortium, wishes to invite Tenders for the provision of Children's Homes and Fostering Services Placements for Children and Young People. The EMRCF Consortium includes the following local authorities: -Derby City Council -Derbyshire County Council -Leicester City Council -Leicestershire County Council -Lincolnshire County Council -Northamptonshire County Council -Nottingham City Council -Nottinghamshire County Council -Rutland County Council The Services for the EMRCF Framework Agreement to be provided have been categorised into two (2) Lots and split into Categories, which are described in terms of complexity and risk for each Child or Young Person's individual needs. The Lots are split as follows: Lot 1: Children's Homes -Category 1.1 Standard Children's Homes Emotional Behaviour Difficulties (EBD) Provision -Category 1.2 Specialist Children's Homes Emotional Behaviour Difficulties (EBD) Provision -Category 1.3 Specialist Children's Homes Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) with challenging behaviour - non Learning Difficulties (LD) or low level LD -Category 1.4 Specialist Children's Homes Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) with challenging behaviour - moderate or severe LD -Category 1.5 Specialist Children's Homes Complex Health Needs Lot 2: Fostering Services -Category 2.1 Standard Fostering Provision -Category 2.2 Specialist Fostering Provision -Category 2.3 Specialist Fostering Disabilities -Category 2.4 Specialist Fostering Complex Health Needs Potential Providers can supply Services for one or more Lots and Categories and will be expected to set out in their Tenders how they will deliver the Services they apply for, with reference to the Specification. The term for the EMRCF Framework Agreement is Four (4) years; the proposed start date is 1st February 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79529515-be86-4a9f-8794-778941531c82
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Isaacs
Contact Email
david.isaacs@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1223703518

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

Further Information

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