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D2N2 Children in Care Framework

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2019 at 14:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire County Council, on behalf of D2N2, has initiated a public procurement process for the "D2N2 Children in Care Framework," aimed at establishing an open framework for Independent Fostering and Residential Homes Placements. This procurement process is classified under social work services with accommodation and will take place in the East Midlands, UK. The tender period is set to close on 5th August 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 20th February 2020 and run until 19th January 2024. The overall value of this procurement is estimated at £500 million, with a minimum spend of £320 million anticipated, and it employs an alternative procurement method under the light touch regime of the Public Contracts Regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services, including independent fostering agencies and residential care providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of delivering tailored care solutions such as emergency and planned placements. The ongoing nature of this framework allows for continuous bids, thereby providing organisations with multiple opportunities to engage with local authorities and expand their service offerings within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

D2N2 Children in Care Framework

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council, on behalf of Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County Councils (collectively known as D2N2), is seeking to establish an open Framework for Independent Fostering and Residential Homes Placements provision under the light touch regime of the Public contracts regulations Services that will be purchased under the Framework by D2N2 will include individualised packages to meet the needs of the children and young people, and include Emergency, Planned, Short term, Long term, Permanent, Sibling, Solo, Respite, Parent and baby, and Remand Placements. Details as set out in the service specification. The Framework will remain open for new tenders for the duration of its operation. These bids will be evaluated at set intervals. Bidders may tender for one or more of the following Lots; Independent Residential Children's Homes & Independent Fostering Agency Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121cc1d0-c307-43a2-ade5-dd4290034699
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2020 - 19 Jan 2024 3-4 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

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