--- title: "D2N2 Children in Care Framework 2026 - Soft Market Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38a59797-0fa9-410b-aa10-23cb80b70e46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38a59797-0fa9-410b-aa10-23cb80b70e46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38a59797-0fa9-410b-aa10-23cb80b70e46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38a59797-0fa9-410b-aa10-23cb80b70e46.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-06" --- # D2N2 Children in Care Framework 2026 - Soft Market Testing Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38a59797-0fa9-410b-aa10-23cb80b70e46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38a59797-0fa9-410b-aa10-23cb80b70e46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38a59797-0fa9-410b-aa10-23cb80b70e46.json) ## Summary Derbyshire County Council is leading the planning stage for the D2N2 Children in Care Framework 2026, classified under social work and related services (CPV 85300000). This procurement process involves a collaborative effort from four authorities: Derbyshire, Derby City, Nottinghamshire, and Nottingham City. The current framework, which began in February 2020, will expire on January 31st, 2026, with the new framework commencing on February 1st, 2026. A key milestone in the planning phase is the engagement end date on February 28th, 2025. The council aims to gather feedback from all stakeholders to contribute to the new arrangements from the outset. This tender represents significant opportunities for fostering and residential care providers to secure long-term contracts, fostering business growth within the local care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in social care services are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework seeks to develop local provision for local children, promoting sustainable placements and positive outcomes. Additionally, businesses that can offer flexibility in provision and explore alternative contract models will find this tender advantageous as it aligns with the council's objectives of ensuring the right placement, location, timing, and cost for children in care. ## Notice THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Derbyshire County Council are leading on the next D2N2 Children in Care Framework which is due to commence on 1st February 2026. D2N2 is a collaboration of four authorities: Derbyshire; Derby City; Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City. The current D2N2 Children in Care framework began in February 2020 and is due to expire on January 31st 2026. The vision and aims of the current framework will remain the same within the next framework and are as follows: * Local provision for local children which enables sustainable placements and positive outcomes * Right placement; right location; right time; right price * Develop relationships with providers to encourage investment in the market locally * We are keen to ensure all stakeholders are able contribute to the new arrangements from the outset * Greater flexibility of provision and commissioning, and explore alternative contract models The current framework is for fostering and residential providers and this continues to be the intended purpose of the future framework too. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56d004c0-d967-4450-a7ff-344fc960d926 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2025 | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2025 at 16:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56d004c0-d967-4450-a7ff-344fc960d926 - 6 Feb 2025 at 16:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d55e35-bb17-4ef4-937f-2b4107c25087 - 6 Feb 2025 at 16:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9e8f83-b5cb-4439-a9e2-600dad3eff0e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56d004c0-d967-4450-a7ff-344fc960d926 6th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d55e35-bb17-4ef4-937f-2b4107c25087 6th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9e8f83-b5cb-4439-a9e2-600dad3eff0e 6th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=e7f1a245-a1e4-ef11-8134-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Where to apply - https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=90eaae3f-a2e4-ef11-8134-005056b64545&projectId=fbb06b2d-a1e4-ef11-8134-005056b64545 Where to apply - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e7f1a245-a1e4-ef11-8134-005056b64545 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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