Planning

Northamptonshire Children's Trust Placements for Children in Care - Provider Event and tender opportunity

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Apr 2022 at 10:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is initiating a tender process for placements for Children in Care, specifically inviting providers to a virtual event on 25th May 2022 to discuss requirements and the tender process. This procurement, which falls under the health and social work services industry category, is currently in the planning stage, with the tender expected to be available from 6th June 2022. The engagement end date for expressions of interest is set for 25th May 2022, and the service delivery area is located in the East Midlands, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in fostering services and children’s homes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find particularly relevant opportunities through this tender, especially if they have the capability to support specialised placements such as parent and baby fostering, or homes for children with complex emotional and health needs. Engaging in this process could enhance service provision in the region and contribute to business growth in this critical sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire Children's Trust Placements for Children in Care - Provider Event and tender opportunity

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) are pleased to advised they will be reopening their framework for the provision of Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care. NCT welcome the opportunity to share further information on this with you at our online event. The Framework Agreement is split into two 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 social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and low level disability - Category 2.3 - Specialist - Children with a disability and complex health needs NCT is especially looking to increase the amount of providers who have the skills, experience and interest in supporting children within the specialist categories, with a particular focus on; - Parent and baby fostering arrangements - Long term solo or dual children's homes There will be one virtual event held on Wednesday 25th May 2022 from 9.30am to 12 noon that will provide an overview of our needs and tender process. Please register your interest at sufficiency@nctrust.co.uk and a Microsoft Teams invitation will be forwarded to you. If you are not currently an Ofsted registered provider, do still come along to find out more. The tender opportunity is expected to be available from week commencing Monday 6th June 2022. We look forward to seeing you at the event. To find out more about NCT please visit Northamptonshire Children's Trust (nctrust.co.uk)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f42387-0340-4084-b6a7-648f5600c85b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Northamptonshire Children's Trust
Contact Email
sufficiency@nctrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMTPON
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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