Planning

Thurrock Residential Care Homes for Children - Market Engagement

THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL - ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

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Planning

12 Sep 2024 at 15:55

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Borough Council, specifically the division responsible for Anti Social Behaviour, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Thurrock Residential Care Homes for Children - Market Engagement." The procurement falls under the industry category of Social work services with accommodation (CPV code 85311000). This process aims to engage experienced providers in delivering high-quality, Ofsted-registered residential care homes for children within or close to Thurrock. An engagement event is scheduled for 14th October 2024, from 9:30am to 1:00pm at The Beehive in Thurrock. Key deadlines include the engagement end date on 7th October 2024.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in children's care services. The event will provide a platform to discuss needs, potential block purchases, development of therapeutic homes, and best practices. Businesses with the expertise in providing high-quality residential care for children can explore forming a mutually beneficial partnership with Thurrock Council. The engagement phase allows potential bidders to understand requirements, share feedback, and collaborate on the delivery of effective local solutions, making it an excellent chance for suitable businesses to grow and make a meaningful impact in their community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thurrock Residential Care Homes for Children - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Thurrock Council's Children's Services wants to partner with experienced providers to deliver high-quality, Ofsted-registered residential care homes for children in Thurrock. In support of this, we are holding a market engagement event to discuss the Council's need for homes for children close to Thurrock, potential block purchases, development of therapeutic homes and development of best practice. This event will provide an overview of our requirements and an opportunity for providers to collaborate with us to design an effective local approach. The event will be held on 14th October 2024, from 9:30am to 1:00pm at The Beehive in Thurrock. The event will: * Provide an overview of Thurrock Council's current and future need for children's homes. * Consider different models including block purchases and soft block purchase. * Gather feedback from providers about how to work more effectively together. * Consider how best to meet local needs and how therapeutic provision could contribute. * Explore how we can work together to ensure the best outcomes for children in our care. Thurrock Council is initially seeking providers who wish to develop a mutually beneficial partnership with Thurrock Council in order to meet the needs of local children who need residential care. If you are interested in attending the engagement event and exploring this opportunity, please confirm your attendance though the In-Tend correspondence facility, including the names of those attending. Access In-Tend through the below link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1581 We look forward to discussing how we can work together to support Thurrock's children in need of residential care. This notice is an initial market engagement exercise and does not constitute a commitment by Thurrock Council to any procurement or contractual arrangement at this stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31be1ea-6e93-4971-946c-d0196fdf4e07
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL - ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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