Planning

Thurrock Residential Care Homes for Children - Market Engagement

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Sep 2024 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Thurrock Residential Care Homes for Children – Market Engagement", under the industry category of Social work services with accommodation (CPV: 85311000). The aim is to find experienced providers to deliver high-quality, Ofsted-registered residential care homes for children within Thurrock. A market engagement event is scheduled for 14th October 2024, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm at The Beehive in Thurrock. This planning stage indicates that the council is currently gathering information and assessing market interest, this stage does not imply immediate procurement actions but aims to set the groundwork for future procurement activities.

This engagement event presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation, particularly those who have experience in running residential care homes for children. The event will cover Thurrock Council’s current and future needs, potential models for care home provision, and methods to ensure the best outcomes for children. Providers that can bring expertise in therapeutic care or innovative models for block and soft-block purchases are particularly encouraged to attend and collaborate with the council. This represents a valuable opportunity to establish a partnership with a local authority, which could potentially lead to long-term contractual engagements and business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Thurrock Residential Care Homes for Children - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Thurrock Council's Children's Services wants to partner with experienced providers to deliver high-quality, Ofsted-registered residential care homes for children in Thurrock.In support of this, we are holding a market engagement event to discuss the Council's need for homes for children close to Thurrock, potential block purchases, development of therapeutic homes and development of best practice. This event will provide an overview of our requirements and an opportunity for providers to collaborate with us to design an effective local approach.The event will be held on 14th October 2024, from 9:30am to 1:00pm at The Beehive in Thurrock.If you are interested in attending the engagement event and exploring this opportunity, please confirm your attendance though the In-Tend correspondence facility, including the names of those attending. Access In-Tend through the below link:https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1581

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thurrock Council's Children's Services wants to partner with experienced providers to deliver high-quality, Ofsted-registered residential care homes for children in Thurrock.In support of this, we are holding a market engagement event to discuss the Council's need for homes for children close to Thurrock, potential block purchases, development of therapeutic homes and development of best practice. This event will provide an overview of our requirements and an opportunity for providers to collaborate with us to design an effective local approach.The event will be held on 14th October 2024, from 9:30am to 1:00pm at The Beehive in Thurrock.The event will:* Provide an overview of Thurrock Council's current and future need for children's homes.* Consider different models including block purchases and soft block purchase.* Gather feedback from providers about how to work more effectively together.* Consider how best to meet local needs and how therapeutic provision could contribute.* Explore how we can work together to ensure the best outcomes for children in our care.Thurrock Council is initially seeking providers who wish to develop a mutually beneficial partnership with Thurrock Council in order to meet the needs of local children who need residential care.If you are interested in attending the engagement event and exploring this opportunity, please confirm your attendance though the In-Tend correspondence facility, including the names of those attending. Access In-Tend through the below link:https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1581We look forward to discussing how we can work together to support Thurrock's children in need of residential care.This notice is an initial market engagement exercise and does not constitute a commitment by Thurrock Council to any procurement or contractual arrangement at this stage. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1581

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0497d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028179-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
K Mason
Contact Email
kmason@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

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