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Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Expression of Interest (EOI) - Strategic Partner to Innovate with NCT to Develop Existing and New Services to Contribute to Making a Sustainable Improvement to the Lives of Children, Young People and Families

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking strategic partners for an innovative project aimed at improving services for children, young people, and families in the region. The tender, titled "Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Expression of Interest (EOI) - Strategic Partner to Innovate with NCT to Develop Existing and New Services," falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, is currently in the Award stage. The contract is valued at GBP 75,000,000, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 1st April 2030. This initiative is fundamental for the development and enhancement of long-term outcomes for complex cases involving children and young people, with critical deadlines for expression of interest set for 11th March 2024.

This opportunity offers substantial potential for business growth, particularly for organisations with expertise in innovative service design and delivery within the health and social work sectors. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs that thrive on creative thinking and relational working, eager to collaborate with commissioners and the Northamptonshire Children's Trust to forge sustainable improvements for special educational needs, disabilities, care leavers, and other vulnerable children. By participating in this tender, businesses can leverage their unique capabilities to deliver impactful services and benefit from a significant contract with long-term engagement, driving both community development and organisational growth.

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Notice Title

Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Expression of Interest (EOI) - Strategic Partner to Innovate with NCT to Develop Existing and New Services to Contribute to Making a Sustainable Improvement to the Lives of Children, Young People and Families

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) would like to invite Expressions of Interest for a partner with proven experience of innovative service design and delivery to improve long term outcomes for the most complex children and young people. Innovative thinking, relational working, and a desire to work with commissioners and NCT in a different way will be fundamental. Our children and young people are special and we would like the contributing partner to have this same view. The partnership would also contribute to Northamptonshire Children's Trust/West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and North Northamptonshire Council (NNC)strategies relevant to children and young people and in relation to our role as a Corporate Parent, support to our Care Leavers and our role supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, and other vulnerable children.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fab4ee58-e50f-405e-b2b4-85249a052b63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HOMES 2 INSPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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