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Expression of Interest - Ofsted Registered Residential Care Homes for Looked After Children in Thurrock

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of residential care homes for looked after children, as indicated in their Expression of Interest dated 28 February 2022. The authority is seeking initial expressions of interest from providers with Ofsted registration, aiming to establish block contract arrangements for residential care beds within Thurrock or its vicinity. Interested parties must submit their expressions through the In-Tend portal by 8 April 2022. The proposed contract period will commence on 9 April 2022, although specific start and end dates are yet to be determined, with the relevant industry category being social work services with accommodation.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in residential care services, particularly those equipped to cater to children with emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties or special educational needs. Smaller and voluntary community sector enterprises that can provide appropriate care facilities within Thurrock, or those looking to expand their existing provisions, may find this tender particularly suitable. The emphasis on establishing partnerships with registered providers indicates a strong potential for long-term collaboration in delivering crucial support services for looked after children in the region.

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Notice Title

Expression of Interest - Ofsted Registered Residential Care Homes for Looked After Children in Thurrock

Notice Description

Thurrock Council is seeking initial expressions of interest to procure block contract arrangements for residential care beds for looked after children. As of February 2022 there were 29 children who were currently residing in a registered care home, representing around 10% of the total number of looked after children. In response to the national issues around sourcing appropriate placements for children with complex difficulties, Thurrock is seeking to establish contractual partnerships with existing providers who hold Ofsted registration for children's residential care homes. The Council is exploring a number of options including but not limited to: o Homes within Thurrock or close to its border o Solo and multi placement homes o Utilising either Local Authority housing stock or property already owned or to be acquired by a potential provider o Placements for children with Emotional, Social and Behavioural Difficulties (ESBD) o Placements for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) o Block contract arrangements to ensure access for Thurrock children o Medium and long term placements o Emergency placements held ready for use at short notice o Providers who have existing capacity or are looking to expand their provision At this stage the Council is seeking an indication of whether providers would like to be considered for inclusion in this process. Please express your interest through the In-Tend portal by 8th April 2022. Please note that contract start and end date in this advert is a required field, but the dates are currently unknown for this project. The dates provided are therefore not reflective of the actual anticipated contract start and end date for this project. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c92c5869-0c44-4d94-a2b9-180499cf4bb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80b8909a-96fc-409a-bf41-d0558d3d55d3
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
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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