Strategic Partnership Framework for Commissioning of Children's Services

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The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement in respect of a potential future procurement to establish up to three Strategic Partnership Frameworks for the commissioning of Children's Services. These frameworks would aim to support the development and delivery of high-quality, inclusive and outcomes-focused services for children and young people. At this stage, the proposed approach, structure and scope of the Frameworks are indicative only and subject to change following market feedback. The Council is considering a model comprising three service clusters, with initial indicative annual values as follows: Cluster 1: approximately PS56,142,500 per annum (exclusive of VAT) Cluster 2: approximately PS18,050,000 per annum (exclusive of VAT) Cluster 3: approximately PS5,865,000 per annum (exclusive of VAT) This equates to a combined indicative annual value of approximately PS80,057,500, and a potential total value of up to PS800,575,000 (exclusive of VAT) over an anticipated maximum term of up to 10 years. This notice is issued for information and engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. The Council is seeking feedback from the market to help inform its future commissioning strategy and procurement approach. The Cluster 3 market engagement event will be held on 7 May, 11:00-12:00 via Microsoft Teams. The session will provide an overview of the proposed scope for Cluster 3 and will cover the following indicative Lots: Lot 1 - Complex Health Needs Including medical and mental health services Lot 2 - Care and Personal Support Day-to-day support provided in the home and community Lot 3 - Behavioural Support Support to manage and reduce behaviours that challenge Lot 4 - Short Breaks Wraparound support, day services and overnight respite Lot 5 - Emergency / Crisis Support Rapid response provision to support crisis situations Lot 6 - Therapeutic Support Services Psychological, emotional and therapeutic interventions Lot 7 - Specialist Assessment Service Multi-disciplinary and specialist assessment provision Suppliers interested in attending are requested to complete and return the following form: Strategic Partnership Framework for the Commissioning of Children's Services - Fill in form via link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s2IPJ6SMY02KgP_LH2H-BDWFlU-oeiBOpkkTSNnn5wRUNDVEUkJaRjczSVJENUZSMDRRR0pVSDU5VC4u Cluster 1: Children's Social Care Services - Market Engagement Event Liverpool City Council is preparing to commission a new Strategic Partnership Framework for Children's Services, which includes Children's Social Care Services (Cluster 1). The framework will provide a continuum of care and accommodation, supporting children and young people from fostering and residential care through to independence. Its purpose is to ensure that future provision maximises independence, choice and control, best value, and long-term sustainability within the local care market. This procurement will be undertaken in line with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023. We are inviting providers to attend a Market Engagement Event, where we will outline our commissioning intentions, proposed lot structure, and anticipated procurement approach. This session will also provide an opportunity for providers to share early feedback and help shape the final specification and framework design. The proposed indicative Lots are: Lot 1 - Independent Fostering Agency Placements Including respite placements and parent and child foster placements Lot 2 - Residential Children's Homes Including solo placements, parenting assessment units, and short-term crisis provision Lot 3 - Semi-Independent Accommodation and Supported Living For care-experienced young people and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children (UASC) aged 16-18 and beyond age 18 where their asylum claim remains pending Lot 4 - Supported Lodgings The engagement event will be held on 11 June, 11:00-12:30 via Microsoft Teams. Please complete the following form to register your interest: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s2IPJ6SMY02KgP_LH2H-BDWFlU-oeiBOpkkTSNnn5wRUOTNTNzBaTFJMRDU3MzhJNkMyREdYVFFPRS4u The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is 10 June at 11:00am. The event link will be issued via email on 10 June between 15:00-17:00. Please note that your details will be captured and stored by Liverpool City Council for the purposes of this event and to gather feedback only.

Planning Information

Market Engagement Cluster 1 Event 11/06/26 11:00 - 12:30 via Teams, please refer to Provider invitation via the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s2IPJ6SMY02KgP_LH2H-BDWFlU-oeiBOpkkTSNnn5wRUOTNTNzBaTFJMRDU3MzhJNkMyREdYVFFPRS4u

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e4f
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048941-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 85 - Health and social work services
CPV Codes: 85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 26 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LIVERPOOL
Postcode: L3 1DS
Post Town: Liverpool
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3): TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location: TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority: Liverpool
Electoral Ward: Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency: Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048941-2026
26th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039888-2026
30th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083137-2025
16th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058207-2025
19th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058202-2025
19th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

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