D2N2 Children in Care Provision

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, in collaboration with Derby City, Nottinghamshire, and Nottingham City Councils, is leading the planning stage for the upcoming D2N2 Children in Care Provision. The current D2N2 Children in Care framework expires on 31 March 2026, with the new framework commencing on 1 April 2026. This framework falls under the services category in the health and social work industry and will cater to children in care within the boundaries of Derbyshire, Derby City, Nottinghamshire, and Nottingham City. Initial provider engagement events are scheduled for 3 and 4 April 2025, with the online session for Independent Fostering Agencies on 3 April from 10.45 am to 1.45 pm and a face-to-face session for Children’s Residential Homes on 4 April from 10 am to 1 pm at Lea Green, Matlock, Derbyshire. RSVPs for these events are required by 28 March 2025.

The D2N2 Children in Care Provision aims to create substantial opportunities for businesses involved in foster care and residential care services. Companies with OFSTED registered services for children in care in the specified regions can benefit significantly by participating in this framework. SMEs focused on health and social work services are especially well-suited to take part, given the framework's emphasis on local provision, fostering sustainable placements, and ensuring flexibility in commissioning. Businesses that can meet the required standards and deadlines will find this an attractive opportunity to invest in and grow their market presence locally.

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D2N2 Children in Care Provision

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

14th March 2025 10:49:33 AM

Planning Deadline

4th April 2025 22:59:59 PM 17 days remaining
Contract Summary

Derbyshire County Council are leading on the next D2N2 Children in Care Provision which is due to commence on 1st April 2026. D2N2 is a collaboration of four authorities: Derbyshire; Derby City; Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City. The current D2N2 Children in Care framework began in February 2020 and is due to expire on 31st March 2026. The vision and aims of the current framework will remain the same within the next provision and are as follows: • Local provision for local children which enables sustainable placements and positive outcomes • Right placement; right location; right time; right price • Develop relationships with providers to encourage investment in the market locally • Ensure all stakeholders are able contribute to the new arrangements from the outset • Greater flexibility of provision and commissioning, and explore alternative contract models
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04ed25

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Procurement Stage

Planning

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Procurement Category

Services

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Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Loxley House

Nottingham

NG2 3NG

United Kingdom

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D2N2 Children in Care Provision

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