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CCS072 Children in Care (D2N2) - Residential Placements

Derbyshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 12:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Jan 2026 at 15:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 08:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is leading a collaborative procurement process titled "CCS072 Children in Care (D2N2) - Residential Placements," in partnership with Derby City Council, Nottingham City Council, and Nottinghamshire County Council. This tender aims to create a framework for OFSTED-registered residential providers, facilitating the delivery of high-quality, stable, and local placements for children in care within the D2N2 boundary. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2026 and potentially extend until 31 March 2034. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is conducted using an open procedure. Significant deadlines included the enquiry period end on 18 September 2025 and tender submission by 30 September 2025.

This framework presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the children's care sector, specifically those registered with OFSTED who are capable of providing residential placements. The collaboration between multiple councils means increased market access and potential for long-term contracts, supporting stability and growth. Companies well-suited for this tender include both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations that provide tailored, quality-assured care services. The opportunity to participate in a broad network enhances the diversification and reach of service offerings, aligning with market needs for innovative and adaptable care solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCS072 Children in Care (D2N2) - Residential Placements

Notice Description

This is a Framework opportunity for OFSTED registered Residential providers to support the D2N2 collaborative in the delivery of Good and Outstanding quality, stable and local placements to our Children in Care. Background D2N2 Children in Care Framework is a collaboration between the following Councils: Derby City Council; Derbyshire County Council; Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council, for the provision of Residential placements across the D2N2 boundary. D2N2 is working together to optimise the commissioning of placement provision for their children in care. This is subject to governance approvals within each local Council The Councils have worked together over the last decade on the provision of residential placements for Children in Care. Through this work it was recognised that there were shared challenges, gaps in provision and common needs amongst the collective Children in Care population, and the need of a combined approach and closer coordination across our area. Current number of Looked After Children and Young People 0-18 supported in Ofsted registered Children's Homes is 427 This contract may be impacted by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Under the Procurement Act, schedule 8, the contracting authority may, if required, novate the contract to a successor council or modify it to meet the needs of any new council arrangements resulting from LGR. The precise form of any such novation or modification cannot be determined at this stage. Any changes will be implemented in accordance with the relevant regulations and contractual provisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05877e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060715-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2033-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Derbyshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
30
Supplier Names

5AB CARE LTD

A&M CARE SOLUTIONS LTD

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

ARC HD SERVICES LIMITED

ASPRIS CARE CENTRAL LIMITED

BLUE MOUNTAIN HOMES LTD.

BRIDGEWATER CHILDREN'S CARE SERVICES LTD

CALORDOMUS CARE LIMITED

DOVE ADOLESCENT SERVICES LIMITED

ESLAND NORTH LIMITED

FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LIMITED

HALLAM24 HEALTHCARE LTD

HOMES FOR SUPPORT LTD

HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED

KEYS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED

Keys Childcare Limited

LIBERTY MAZE HOUSING LIMITED

NEXT CHAPTER CHILDRENS CARE LIMITED

PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS II LIMITED

PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

PRESTIGE ADOLESCENT CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED

PRIORITY CARE SERVICES LIMITED

REAL CARE SUPPORT LIMITED

REVIVE SOCIAL CARE LIMITED

RUBY LODGE LIMITED

SKYLIGHT 21 HOMES LTD

T-JUNCTION CHILDRENS SERVICES LTD

THE CALDECOTT FOUNDATION LIMITED

TOTAL CARE MATTERS LTD

TREEHOUSE CARE FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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