Tender

Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST

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Tender

07 Jul 2021 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire Children's Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of independent fostering agency and children's homes placements for children in care in Northamptonshire. This opportunity, titled "Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care," is classified under health and social work services and has a value of £144 million. The tender process is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method, and the submission deadline is 9th August 2021. The contract is set to commence on 18th October 2021 and will last until 31st January 2024, with services required in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in fostering and children’s home services. Organisations that offer standard or specialist placements for children in care, including those who can accommodate children with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the contracting authority’s commitment to inclusive procurement practices.

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Notice Title

Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Children Trust is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. Any reference to Northamptonshire County Council or Children First in this opportunity shall be interpreted and applied as a reference to Northamptonshire Children's Trust Limited. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: * Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care - Category 1.1: Standard - Category 1.2: Specialist * Lot 2: Children's Homes placements for Children in Care - Category 2.1 - Standard - Category 2.2 - Specialist - Children with complex SEMH needs and low level disability - Category 2.3 - Specialist - Children with a disability and complex health needs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77711a3b-aa5a-4597-ac9d-2bfe3dbd1415
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


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Oct 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST
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

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