Planning

D2N2 Provision for Children in Care - Fostering

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 14:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "D2N2 Provision for Children in Care - Fostering". This initiative focuses on a regional framework for fostering care provision intended for use by Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, and Nottinghamshire County Council. The procurement category falls under services, specifically welfare services for children and young people. The framework agreement, valued at up to £180 million, is scheduled to begin on 2 January 2026 and end on 1 January 2029, with the possibility of renewal until 1 January 2034. Potential participants should note the future notice date for tender release is set for 13 August 2025, and the services will be delivered within the UKF1 region.

This tender presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people, particularly those experienced in providing fostering and care services. Companies with the capacity to deliver large-scale service frameworks, especially those located in or capable of serving the UKF1 region, will find ample opportunities for business expansion. Engaging in this tender process can facilitate long-term growth for firms with suitable infrastructure and expertise, given the extended contract period and the framework's substantial financial outlook.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

D2N2 Provision for Children in Care - Fostering

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051231
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020917-2025
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
£150,000,000 £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 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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