Planning

D2N2 Provision for Children in Care - Residential

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "D2N2 Provision for Children in Care - Residential." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on welfare services for children and young people, with a substantial gross budget of £360 million. Located in Matlock, Derbyshire, the procurement process involves a regional framework for residential care, supporting not only Derbyshire but also nearby councils such as Derby City Council, Nottingham City Council, and Nottinghamshire County Council. The tender is slated to commence on 2nd January 2026, with an initial contract period extending until 1st January 2028, and potential renewal options up until 2034. Interested parties should note the key future notice date of 13th August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the welfare and care services sector, particularly those with experience in delivering frameworks and agreements across multi-local authority areas. Companies with a robust track record in providing residential care services for children in care can leverage this procurement process to utilise their expertise and expand their operations. Creating and maintaining effective partnerships within this high-value framework could substantially broaden a company's scale and scope, contributing to sustainable business growth in a crucial public service domain.

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Notice Title

D2N2 Provision for Children in Care - Residential

Notice Description

Regional framework for residential care provision for children in care, for the use of Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020840-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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