White Rose - Children Looked After Residential Electronic Market Place (EMP)

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a procurement process titled "White Rose - Children Looked After Residential Electronic Market Place (EMP)." The process is aimed at developing regional residential care arrangements for children looked after by the council and associated authorities, including York, East Riding, Hull, North East Lincs, North Lincs, Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Calderdale, Kirklees, Doncaster, Sheffield, and Rotherham. The industry category is social work and related services, with the location being the United Kingdom, specifically the UKE region. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a contract period planned from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032. The procurement method involves establishing a framework agreement, with a notice expected on 1st September 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing residential care services, particularly those equipped to meet the fluctuating demands of children looked after. The suitable candidates are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can join a framework of providers. Such businesses would benefit from engaging with multiple member authorities, thereby expanding their operational reach and potential customer base across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Building a robust network with public authorities and securing a place in the framework could significantly enhance visibility and business growth prospects in the social care sector.

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White Rose - Children Looked After Residential Electronic Market Place (EMP)

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

21st May 2025 16:09:33 PM
Contract Summary

The initial participating member authorities (Barnsley, York, East Riding, Hull, North East Lincs, North Lincs, Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Calderdale, Kirklees, Doncaster, Sheffield and Rotherham) currently adopt a wide range of purchasing activities in order to secure sufficient residential care and to meet local demand for children looked after (CLA). This project will procure regional residential care arrangements for CLA's where these arrangements are provided by external providers. It is anticipated that the project will develop a framework of providers to ensure capacity to manage fluctuations in demand and capacity across the participating member authorities.
Contract Details

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Procurement Stage

Planning

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Procurement Category

Services

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Framework / DPS

Framework
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Awarding Authority

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@york.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

West Offices, Station Rise

York

YO1 6GA

United Kingdom

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White Rose - Children Looked After Residential Electronic Market Place (EMP)

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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