Planning

Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care Re-Opening Framework Provider Event

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is inviting suppliers to participate in the planning phase of the Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care Re-Opening Framework Provider Event. The event is aimed at organisations in the health and social work services sector and will take place online on 3rd June 2021, with the engagement end date set for 16th June 2021. Interested participants are encouraged to attend either the morning session from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM or the afternoon session from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. More detailed discussions will follow in a session on 16th June 2021, with the procurement process expected to commence in late June or early July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in fostering and residential care for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of supporting children and young people with complex emotional, social, and health needs are strongly encouraged to apply. This initiative seeks to expand the number of capable providers, particularly those who can address the specific challenges faced by children at risk of exploitation or those requiring emergency placements.

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Notice Title

Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care Re-Opening Framework Provider Event

Notice Description

You are invited to a Northamptonshire Children's Trust provider event - Placements for Children in Care. Northamptonshire Children's Trust (previously part of Northamptonshire County Council) 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. The Trust welcome the opportunity to share further information on this with you at our online events. 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 The Trust is especially looking to increase the amount of providers who have the skills, experience and interest in supporting children with the following needs; * Children and young people who are at risk of exploitation (for example - gangs, child sexual exploitation) * Older children (aged 12+) with SEMH needs * Older children (aged 12+) with a disability and complex health need * Emergency placements - particularly supporting young people who are remanded to local authority care If you are not currently an Ofsted registered provider, do come along to find out more about how you could register to provide this type of provision. There will be two events held on Thursday 3rd June 2021 that will provide an overview of the Trust's needs, and tender process. Morning session: 9.30am - 12.00 noon - Refer to attachment for Invite details OR Afternoon session: 1:00pm - 3.30 pm - Refer to attachment for Invite details A follow up session will be held on Wednesday 16th June 2021 (10.00am to 12 noon) to provide further information on our more specific needs; with input from a number of professionals with expertise in some of these areas. Refer to attachment for Invite details You do not need to register in advance for any of the events; but may be asked to provide your details when joining the meetings. It is likely that the tender opportunity will be available in late June/early July 2021. We look forward to seeing you at these events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eebfa2bd-38d4-4a7a-9b79-0761899432bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97b3ba7d-605a-4e88-b6af-411cf73b2f1f
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
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2021Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team on behalf of Northamptonshire Children's Trust
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

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