--- title: "CCS047 Provision of Block Contract for Residential Placements for Children in Care - Soft Market Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2dc85a14-fad5-404c-b39b-35684983a156" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2dc85a14-fad5-404c-b39b-35684983a156" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dc85a14-fad5-404c-b39b-35684983a156.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dc85a14-fad5-404c-b39b-35684983a156.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-05" --- # CCS047 Provision of Block Contract for Residential Placements for Children in Care - Soft Market Testing Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dc85a14-fad5-404c-b39b-35684983a156 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2dc85a14-fad5-404c-b39b-35684983a156) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2dc85a14-fad5-404c-b39b-35684983a156.json) ## Summary Derbyshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "CCS047 Provision of Block Contract for Residential Placements for Children in Care - Soft Market Testing." This tender falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000) and targets the location of England, United Kingdom. The council aims to address the increasing demand for high-quality residential care placements for children in care, with an engagement end date set for 4th September 2024. Key stakeholders should note that this is not a call for competition but a soft market test to gauge interest and insights from potential suppliers. This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in providing residential children's home placements with a focus on high-quality care and strong local integration are well-suited to participate. Engaging in this process allows suppliers to align with the council’s statutory duty to improve outcomes for children in care, while also expanding their service portfolios in a growing sector. ## Notice THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Derbyshire County Council (the Council) seeks to commission a number of residential children's home placements which offer high quality care and excellent outcomes for children in care. The number of children who live in care is rising nationally, with Derbyshire being no exception, rates of children entering care continue to rise year on year, having increased considerably since 2020. Residential care is not the most appropriate option for many children in care, with fostering and connected care being a better option for most. However, where children's needs are best met by a residential home it is better if that home is local to them and well connected with the Child's team of professionals and related networks. The Council has a statutory duty to provide sufficient and suitable supplier provided accommodation for children in care and to improve outcomes for this vulnerable group of children. There are several children's residential homes managed by the Council, however in 2022 this met approximately 25% of the Derbyshire's requirements with the Council commissioning approximately 75% through external Service Providers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e69acb-e2c8-402d-ad71-094ff71df04e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 15:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e69acb-e2c8-402d-ad71-094ff71df04e - 5 Aug 2024 at 15:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678bc385-4b8c-4b71-be58-4c117ba271a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e69acb-e2c8-402d-ad71-094ff71df04e 5th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678bc385-4b8c-4b71-be58-4c117ba271a7 5th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bf469964-3153-ef11-812e-005056b64545 Where to apply ## Notice URLs - http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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