Planning

WCC - Market Testing Residential Services for Children in Care

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC)

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Planning

20 Jan 2025 at 14:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is conducting a market engagement process titled "WCC - Market Testing Residential Services for Children in Care," within the welfare services industry category. This initiative aims to gather insights for the future commissioning of residential homes for children, as part of their strategy beyond the expiration of their current contract on 6th May 2026. This process, classed under CPV code 85311300, involves providers located in the West Midlands (postal code CV34 4RL). The planning stage commenced on 20th January 2025, with the engagement period ending on 20th April 2025. Interested parties must provide their feedback by 31st January 2025. Registration on the CSW-JETS system is mandatory for participation, and all correspondence should be conducted via this system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people, including social work services with accommodation and home delivery of provisions. Companies registered with Ofsted, or those planning to obtain Ofsted registration, are especially well-suited to compete. Participation in this market engagement offers businesses the chance to shape the future provision of residential services for children in care, improve current service models, and potentially secure long-term contracts with WCC. Businesses offering innovative and cost-effective solutions that meet the diverse needs of children in care stand to benefit greatly from this engagement exercise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Market Testing Residential Services for Children in Care

Notice Description

This is not a tender process, this is a market engagement exercise. Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is currently reviewing its approach to commissioning residential homes for children and planning its future strategy. We would like to hear about your services and gather your views. The Warwickshire Residential Services contract expires on 6th May 2026 and the Council needs to consider options for new services to commence from 7th May 2026. WCC have a clear trajectory in developing its own internal children's home delivery model over the next 5yrs. WCC remain a commissioning authority and will continue to operate a blended model approach for children in care services. WCC therefore would like to work with providers to explore potential opportunities and innovative solutions to address areas current challenges and plan for future need outside of the scope of its internal provision. Providers will need to be Ofsted registered or have plans to register with Ofsted in the future, including CQC provisions who are willing to progress dual registration. Given the diverse needs of our children in care it is important for future service delivery WCC are able to engage with a range of providers across the sector to broaden opportunity and choice as well as inform future commissioning strategy and develop innovative solutions. WCC is keen to support all Children in Care to stay in Warwickshire close to their families and networks where that is their wish, and it is safe to do so. Occasionally this will not be their preference or may not be safe, WCC therefore needs to consider approaches which includes sourcing out of county provision. Your participation will also contribute ideas as to how the current services may be improved. WCC wants to understand the market and ensure that it continues to commission value for money, quality residential children's homes services that best meet the needs of the young people in its care. WCC is very keen to hear your views. Even if you cannot answer all the questions, please still complete what you can and/or provide short answers as it is important that we get as many responses as possible from a range of providers across the sector to broaden our understanding and inform future commissioning strategy. Please return your completed document by emailing it to: rachelthomas@warwickshire.gov.uk by noon (12:00hrs) on the 31st January 2025. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this market testing process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this market testing must be via the CSWJETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project and be able to correspond with us about this exercise. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff5543eb-e24b-458c-95ee-c746c5a0b325
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e63388-e384-41e0-84b2-9dbf7927aee1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2025Expired
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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC)
Contact Name
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) Strategic Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01926 410410

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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