Planning

Market Engagement Events for Fostering, Residential and 16+ Service Providers

DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST

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Planning

19 Jul 2017 at 14:46

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Jul 2017 at 14:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Doncaster Children's Services Trust is currently engaging in the planning stage for a tender titled "Market Engagement Events for Fostering, Residential and 16+ Service Providers". The procurement process aims to foster connections with service providers in the health and social work sector. Key engagement events are scheduled to take place in Doncaster at the Mansion House on the 4th, 13th, and 21st of September 2017, with an engagement end date set for the 23rd of February 2018. This tender presents a strategic opportunity within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, focusing on improving services for looked-after children.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fostering and residential care services, particularly those that can meet local needs and challenges identified by the Trust. Providers in the health and social work industry, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to participate, fostering innovative solutions to enhance placement services. Engaging in these events can not only expand business networks but also contribute positively to community welfare by addressing increasing demands for child placements in a challenging economic climate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Events for Fostering, Residential and 16+ Service Providers

Notice Description

Doncaster Children's Services Trust is hosting three provider engagement events for fostering, residential and 16+ services. The event schedules are as below: * IFA Event - Monday 4th September 2017 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration 08:30 am for a 09:00 am start. The event will conclude at 12:00 pm. * Residential Event - Wednesday 13th September 2017 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration 08:30 am for a 9:00 am start. The event will conclude at 12:00 pm. * 16+ Semi Independence Event - Thursday 21st September 2017 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration 12:00 noon for a 12.30 pm start. The event will conclude at 15:30 pm. Please note there is no car parking at the venue. The following car parks are located within walking distance to the venue and a fee is charged accordingly: * Frenchgate Multi-Storey, 19 South Mall, Doncaster DN1 1LL - 0.2 miles 4 minute walk * St James' Car Park, St Sepulchre Gate W, Doncaster DN1 1AQ - 0.5 miles 10 minute walk * Civic Quarter Car Park, Doncaster DN1 3JQ - 0.3 miles 5 minute walk Background Demand for placements continues to put pressure on existing provision. Both the Trust and providers alike continue to operate within a challenging economic climate. Purpose Doncaster Children's Services Trust wishes to meet with existing and new providers of placements for looked after children, including those within the fostering, residential and 16 plus arenas. The main discussion points and areas for focus during the event include (but are not limited to): * The current challenges faced by the Trust and providers in meeting the needs of children / young people including the challenge to meet local sufficiency requirements. * The options and / or ideas for addressing those challenges and any barriers and / risks; * Current placement activity - trends, themes etc; * How can the voice of the young person influence the options being provided to them Providers are asked to limit delegate numbers to a maximum of two please. We would welcome your participation and if you are able to attend then please copy and paste the link below into your browser and complete the RSVP form. Please note that spaces to each event may be limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. If there is high demand an additional event may be arranged in the future https://goo.gl/forms/mrlakqkHP66fbOWI3 The attendees from the Doncaster Children's Services Trust on the day will include members of the Senior Leadership Team, Commissioning and Placements, Social Workers, Team Leaders and young people from the children in care council. If you have any questions or require any further clarification, please contact Tereen Akhtar on 01302 737158 or email tereen.akhtar@dcstrust.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eee3a48a-2d45-4956-86dc-3ae6d3e1f983
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ae72d9-3d23-47d4-8cbc-d29ac10e9a6f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
19 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

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