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

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2022 at 10:00

Tender

30 May 2022 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire Children's Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. The procurement falls under the Health and social work services category. The framework is split into two lots, offering providers the opportunity to apply for different categories depending on their specialisation. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the deadline for the tender was 29th June 2022.

This tender by the Northamptonshire Children's Trust presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care services sector. Companies that specialise in providing fostering agency placements or children's homes for children in care are well-suited to bid for this contract. The framework agreement allows for multiple lots and categories, offering flexibility for providers to apply for the areas where they have expertise. By participating in this tender, businesses can access a substantial contract value and contribute to meeting the care needs of children in Northamptonshire.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. Any reference to Northamptonshire County Council or Children First Northamptonshire in this opportunity shall be interpreted and applied as a reference to Northamptonshire Children's Trust Limited. 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 Potential Providers can apply for one or more Lots and Categories. The Framework Agreement is advertised under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and will therefore be reopened at regular intervals. The Council expects the Framework Agreement to re-open annually, but it may open at other intervals at its discretion.

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-0341a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027293-2022
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
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
£144,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£144,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20223 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
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
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
11
Supplier Names

3BN CARE

ALPHA HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE SERVICES

ARGF

BARNARDO'S

BARUCH YPS

BERRY GIFFORD

DWELL-IN GROUP OF COMPANIES

GATEWAY HOUSING SERVICES

PELICAN CARE GROUP

QUALITY FOSTERING

THE ENCOUNTER GROUP

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