Tender

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

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Oct 2019 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northamptonshire County Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the provision of independent fostering agency and children’s homes placements for children in care in Northamptonshire. The procurement is classified under health and social work services, and the contract is valued at £144 million. The tender is divided into two lots, focusing on independent fostering placements and children's homes for various needs. The tender period is set to conclude on 6th November 2019, with the contract period commencing on 1st February 2020 and lasting until 31st January 2024. This opportunity is being advertised under the Open procedure, and the framework agreement is expected to reopen annually for new applications.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for growth for businesses involved in social care services, particularly those providing fostering and residential care solutions for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender is designed to be inclusive of various service providers. Companies specialising in standard and specialist fostering services, as well as those equipped to cater to children with complex needs, would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process could bolster the capacity for businesses to develop partnerships within the public sector and expand their service offerings significantly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Northamptonshire County Council (Children First Northamptonshire) is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. 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 Potential Providers can apply for one or more Lots and Categories. The Framework Agreement is advertised under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and will therefore be reopened at regular intervals. The Council expects the Framework Agreement to re-open annually, but it may open at other intervals at its discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f83dee24-3e1c-4f36-9e59-16d9b2b6d800
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
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 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2024 4-5 years
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
LGSS Procurement Team
Contact Email
contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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