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Expression of Interest - Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Home Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire - Independent Fostering Agency Placements for Children in Care Only

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2024 at 13:45

Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2023 at 17:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Independent Fostering Agency Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services category, with a contract value of £1,000,000. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with the tender period closing on 20th November 2023. The contract is set to start on 1st December 2023 and end on 30th November 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the Health and social work services sector to engage with North Northamptonshire Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom and offers a significant potential for business growth within the service industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest - Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Home Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire - Independent Fostering Agency Placements for Children in Care Only

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST RESULTED IN NON AWARD. Independent Fostering Agency Placements for Children in Care Only NCT welcome Expressions of Interest from providers in relation to providing Emergency Foster Carers on a Block Contract arrangement. Requirements * The description of Emergency for the purpose of this requirement is; Where a child or young person requires an immediate home, that is not planned. This can be same day, at any time of day or night, or with 1-2 days' notice. The child or young person would be expected to stay with the foster carer for up to 28 days (recognising this may sometimes be longer) whilst long term arrangements are put in place. This will also include children on remand to the local authority and "PACE beds" (Section 38 (6) Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) Act 1984 places a duty on the police to transfer children who have been refused bail to local authority accommodation rather than keeping them in the police station overnight). This service will be procured under the Light Touch Regime. Please visit the North Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/ProjectManage/510 to express an interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation. Additional information: Please visit the North Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/ProjectManage/510 to express an interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c652c5ae-ee4f-4239-9f96-7dfc0b8ed085
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d0d3e5-9daf-42a5-a641-3637d2a0fb21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2026 3-4 years
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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLEASE NOTE THIS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST RESULTED IN NON AWARD.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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