--- title: "Market Engagement Events for Fostering, Residential and 16+ Service Providers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-388c14f7-7d98-463d-b3d8-9b94e8a5fe1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-388c14f7-7d98-463d-b3d8-9b94e8a5fe1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-388c14f7-7d98-463d-b3d8-9b94e8a5fe1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-388c14f7-7d98-463d-b3d8-9b94e8a5fe1c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST" published: "2017-07-19" --- # Market Engagement Events for Fostering, Residential and 16+ Service Providers Buyer: DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-388c14f7-7d98-463d-b3d8-9b94e8a5fe1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-388c14f7-7d98-463d-b3d8-9b94e8a5fe1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-388c14f7-7d98-463d-b3d8-9b94e8a5fe1c.json) ## Summary The procurement process being undertaken by Doncaster Children's Services Trust focuses on market engagement events for fostering, residential, and 16+ service providers. These events are scheduled to take place at the Mansion House in Doncaster, with three key dates set: the Independent Foster Agency Event on 4th September 2017, the Residential Event on 13th September 2017, and the 16+ Semi Independence Event on 21st September 2017. Currently, this process is in the planning stage, with a crucial engagement end date of 23rd February 2018, which will influence vendor selection and service provision. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in health and social work services, particularly those that provide fostering, residential aid, and support for young adults. Providers able to navigate the current challenges faced by Doncaster Children's Services Trust and contribute innovative solutions will be well-positioned to gain contracts. Companies with experience in social services, those who can effectively engage with the young people’s needs, and those prepared to collaborate on solutions to local sufficiency requirements will find this engagement particularly beneficial for business growth. ## Notice Doncaster Children's Services Trust is hosting three provider engagement events for fostering, residential and 16+ services. The event schedules are as below: * IFA Event - Monday 4th September 2017 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration 08:30 am for a 09:00 am start. The event will conclude at 12:00 pm. * Residential Event - Wednesday 13th September 2017 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration 08:30 am for a 9:00 am start. The event will conclude at 12:00 pm. * 16+ Semi Independence Event - Thursday 21st September 2017 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration 12:00 noon for a 12.30 pm start. The event will conclude at 15:30 pm. Please note there is no car parking at the venue. The following car parks are located within walking distance to the venue and a fee is charged accordingly: * Frenchgate Multi-Storey, 19 South Mall, Doncaster DN1 1LL - 0.2 miles 4 minute walk * St James' Car Park, St Sepulchre Gate W, Doncaster DN1 1AQ - 0.5 miles 10 minute walk * Civic Quarter Car Park, Doncaster DN1 3JQ - 0.3 miles 5 minute walk Background Demand for placements continues to put pressure on existing provision. Both the Trust and providers alike continue to operate within a challenging economic climate. Purpose Doncaster Children's Services Trust wishes to meet with existing and new providers of placements for looked after children, including those within the fostering, residential and 16 plus arenas. The main discussion points and areas for focus during the event include (but are not limited to): * The current challenges faced by the Trust and providers in meeting the needs of children / young people including the challenge to meet local sufficiency requirements. * The options and / or ideas for addressing those challenges and any barriers and / risks; * Current placement activity - trends, themes etc; * How can the voice of the young person influence the options being provided to them Providers are asked to limit delegate numbers to a maximum of two please. We would welcome your participation and if you are able to attend then please copy and paste the link below into your browser and complete the RSVP form. https://goo.gl/forms/mrlakqkHP66fbOWI3 The attendees from the Doncaster Children's Services Trust on the day will include members of the Senior Leadership Team, Commissioning and Placements, Social Workers, Team Leaders and young people from the children in care council. If you have any questions or require any further clarification, please contact Tereen Akhtar on 01302 737158 or email tereen.akhtar@dcstrust.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54768228-1bf9-4b50-985b-d292e7ef71d5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN1 3BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 19 Jul 2017 at 12:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54768228-1bf9-4b50-985b-d292e7ef71d5 - 19 Jul 2017 at 11:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6c6af6-3fe3-471c-82fc-a9c971f22338 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54768228-1bf9-4b50-985b-d292e7ef71d5 19th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6c6af6-3fe3-471c-82fc-a9c971f22338 19th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.doncasterchildrenstrust.co.uk - https://goo.gl/forms/mrlakqkHP66fbOWI3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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