Tender

Childrens Residential Complex Needs Block Contracts Outcome Specification Approach

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has announced a tender for the "Children's Residential Complex Needs Block Contracts Outcome Specification Approach". This opportunity is aimed at providers in the children's residential and fostering sector, specifically for registered provision for children and young people under 18 years in or near Essex. The procurement is at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 5th September 2024 and the contract period starting from 14th October 2024 to 13th October 2027. The tender falls under the industry category of social work and related services and employs an open procedure procurement method. The total contract value is estimated at £2,184,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that provide residential or foster care services, particularly those with expertise in supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, EHCP plans, or histories of disrupted familial relationships. Providers with the requisite Ofsted registration and experience in child care will find this a suitable opportunity to expand their services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the Council's openness to hearing innovative approaches from capable providers. Successful bidders will benefit from a stable contract over a three-year period, potentially aiding business growth and increased service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childrens Residential Complex Needs Block Contracts Outcome Specification Approach

Notice Description

Essex County Council have an opportunity for providers within the children's residential and fostering space to enter into a block contract agreement, this will be for registered provision for children and young people under the age of 18, currently in unregistered settings. Providers must have provision or be able to demonstrate they will have, that is Ofsted registered and, either in Essex or within 20 miles from Essex County Council's geographic coverage / boundaries. The Council are not mandating precise details of how a provider should support a Child in Care, instead trusting in the specialisms, knowledge, and expertise of this market. This output approach allows providers (both fostering and residential) full autonomy and freedom around their individual model using their bids to detail how they will meet the individual needs of a Child in Care and the expected outcomes of this contract. Exact details of Children in Care requiring a placement are individually outlined in each output specification, these each form a Lot. These are anonymised referrals of a Young Person who is currently in an unregistered placement who requires a registered placement. The Council will consider all registered children's home/foster care placements so long as it is in accordance with the child or young person's care plan, the Council are therefore able to consider solo, dual or group homes. The Council are not mandating required minimum support hours (unless in accordance with a DoLS order) instead opting to hear from providers about how they best feel they can meet needs. Placements for children and young people include those: With emotional and behavioural difficulties. With EHCP plans. With a history of disrupted familial relationships and/or have experienced break down of placements in foster care or children's homes. Who have been at risk of harm. Who have experienced neglect. Who have experienced emotional abuse. Who have an identified or suspected neurodiversity. Additional children and young people referred if / once the initial placement has ended are likely to include those aged 10-18 years old with behaviours including but not limited to: Self-harm, including suicidal thoughts. Offending Sexualised behaviours Fire setting Absconding The placement is not required to accommodate children and young people with: Physical disabilities. Severe Learning disabilities. Acute mental health needs who require inpatient treatment. Clinical / nursing needs. Severe drug dependency not on a treatment support program. The provider is to operate within Children's homes / fostering regulations, Ofsted requirements, and ensure Regulation 44 visits are in place as applicable. Criteria For Providing the Provision include that the provider will have a registered children's home vacancy or foster care placement which can be offered within the timescales detailed within the specification. The placement is in Essex or within 20 miles. Additional information: 2024/S 000-004816

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1a3db4b-2f44-4fc4-a946-72ec3504c68e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e77ea44a-ac4e-4228-ba4e-91f85a80dcf8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,184,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2027 2-3 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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