Award

Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2022 at 16:02

Tender

07 Jul 2021 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire Children's Trust is conducting a tender for the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children’s Homes placements for children in care in Northamptonshire. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, involves two primary lots: Lot 1 for Independent Fostering Agency placements and Lot 2 for Children’s Homes placements. The current stage is active, with key submission deadlines surrounding the tender phase. Interested parties should note the submission end date of 9th August 2021.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses operating in the social care sector, particularly those specialising in fostering and residential services for children with various needs, including complex emotional and mental health challenges. Companies that provide health and social work services, have previous experience in child welfare, or understand the nuances of fostering arrangements will find strong opportunities for growth in this framework, particularly as the agreement will be reopened annually for additional bids.

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Notice Title

Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care

Notice Description

Northamptonshire County Council (Children First Northamptonshire) is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) 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 SEMH needs and low level disability - Category 2.3 - Specialist - Children with a disability and complex health needs

Lot Information

Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care

* 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

* Lot 2: Children's Homes placements for Children in Care - Category 2.1 - Standard - Category 2.2 - Specialist - Children with complex SEMH needs and low level disability - Category 2.3 - Specialist - Children with a disability and complex health need

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c4cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003298-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

BANYA FAMILY PLACEMENT

BRYN MELYN CARE

BTTLR PVT LTD T/A CONNECTING HANDS HEALTHCARE SERVICES

CARE4LIFE HEALTHCARE SERVICE

CASTLE HOMES

CASTLE HOMES CARE

GLOBAL ACCESS CARE

GREATER LONDON FOSTERING

HILLCREST CHILDRENS SERVICES 2

PRIORY EDUCATION SERVICES

PROTEA CARE

QUANTUM CARE (UK

REGIONAL FOSTER FAMILIES

ST CHRISTOPHER'S FELLOWSHIP

T. HOW HOMELY LIMITED (RESIDENTIAL

WATERMEAD CARE

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