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Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Expression of Interest (EOI) - Strategic Partner to Innovate with NCT to Develop Existing and New Services to Contribute to Making a Sustainable Improvement to the Lives of Children, Young People and Families

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) has completed the procurement stage for a strategic partnership designed to innovate with NCT to develop existing and new services aimed at making a sustainable improvement in the lives of children, young people, and families. This contract falls under the health and social work services category (CPV: 85000000) and is located in Northamptonshire, UKF25 region. After inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs), the procurement process involved an open procedure with submissions required by 11th March 2024. Homes 2 Inspire Ltd has been awarded the contract, worth £75,000,000 GBP, to implement the innovative service design and delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in innovative thinking and relational working. It is ideal for organisations looking to contribute to long-term outcomes for complex children and young people and to collaborate closely with local authorities and commissioners. Additionally, businesses that support strategic initiatives focused on care leavers, special educational needs, disabilities, and vulnerable children will find this tender well-suited to leverage their expertise for growth and community impact.

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Notice Title

Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Expression of Interest (EOI) - Strategic Partner to Innovate with NCT to Develop Existing and New Services to Contribute to Making a Sustainable Improvement to the Lives of Children, Young People and Families

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) would like to invite Expressions of Interest for a partner with proven experience of innovative service design and delivery to improve long term outcomes for the most complex children and young people. Innovative thinking, relational working, and a desire to work with commissioners and NCT in a different way will be fundamental. Our children and young people are special and we would like the contributing partner to have this same view. The partnership would also contribute to Northamptonshire Children's Trust/West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and North Northamptonshire Council (NNC)strategies relevant to children and young people and in relation to our role as a Corporate Parent, support to our Care Leavers and our role supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, and other vulnerable children.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) would like to invite Expressions of Interest for a partner with proven experience of innovative service design and delivery to improve long term outcomes for the most complex children and young people. Innovative thinking, relational working, and a desire to work with commissioners and NCT in a different way will be fundamental. Our children and young people are special and we would like the contributing partner to have this same view. The partnership would also contribute to Northamptonshire Children's Trust/West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and North Northamptonshire Council (NNC)strategies relevant to children and young people and in relation to our role as a Corporate Parent, support to our Care Leavers and our role supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, and other vulnerable children.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0438a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009906-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months 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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOMES 2 INSPIRE

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