Award

Further Competition under Lot 1.2: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Jan 2021 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Northamptonshire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care, focusing on a specialist "Step Down" placement service. This procurement process, classified under health and social work services, has been awarded with a contract value of £132,600 GBP. The contract period will commence on 25th January 2021 and run until 24th January 2022. It is notable that the tender period closed on 20th November 2020, and only those providers who were pre-approved under the corresponding Lot and Categories can participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for fostering agencies and service providers dedicated to child welfare. Businesses already engaged in care services or those with capabilities in specialised fostering placements will find this process well-suited to their offerings. Given the competitive nature of the open procurement method, those with a strong reputation and experience in delivering quality care for children in care may effectively leverage this opportunity to enhance their service footprint in the East Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition under Lot 1.2: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care

Notice Description

Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) (The "Authority") wishes to invite tenders through the Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care for the provision of Specialist Provision of "Step Down" from Childrens Homes to an Independent Fostering Agency Placement, as outlined in the Further Competition documents. Please note only Providers already accepted under the following Lot and Categories of the Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care will be invited to quote for this block contract arrangement: Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care - Category 1.2 Specialist Independent Fostering Agency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90ddb2f5-ba92-434d-9245-047c89d385b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/022bd187-584b-4116-b5ee-e4b1fe2ba8e0
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
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£132,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2021 - 24 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY 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

ALLIANCE FOSTER CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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