--- title: "Call for Competition (hereafter referred to as an Expression of Interest (EOI)) For a: Northamptonshire Children's Trust Partner to deliver 2 x Childrens Homes for 2 children in Northampton (with potential to increase to 3 children)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f0f9fcf-13bb-4ad6-9357-c820699d29bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f0f9fcf-13bb-4ad6-9357-c820699d29bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f0f9fcf-13bb-4ad6-9357-c820699d29bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f0f9fcf-13bb-4ad6-9357-c820699d29bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-25" --- # Call for Competition (hereafter referred to as an Expression of Interest (EOI)) For a: Northamptonshire Children's Trust Partner to deliver 2 x Childrens Homes for 2 children in Northampton (with potential to increase to 3 children) Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f0f9fcf-13bb-4ad6-9357-c820699d29bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f0f9fcf-13bb-4ad6-9357-c820699d29bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f0f9fcf-13bb-4ad6-9357-c820699d29bd.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) involves a call for expressions of interest to deliver two children's homes in Northampton. This project, managed by North Northamptonshire Council, falls under the health and social work services category and is meant to support children and young people in care. The contract is valued at £4.5 million, with a contract period starting on 5th August 2024 and ending on 31st March 2030. The competitive tendering process is designed for both existing providers in the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and new applicants who must join the DPS, generating opportunities for various providers, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in child care and residential services, particularly those capable of addressing complex needs. Providers can expect to engage in a long-term project with a lucrative contract value, contributing to an annual placements budget of approximately £53 million. This contract is well-suited for businesses with expertise in fostering arrangements and residential care, aiming to expand their operations in the East Midlands region. The expectation is to not only deliver care but to operate cost-effectively within an established framework, thus promoting business growth and stability in the care services sector. ## Notice Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) wishes to invite quotations for a Partner to deliver 2 x Children's Homes for 2 children in Northampton (with potential to increase to 3 children) Expression of Interest under the NCT Provision of Homes for Children and Young People in our Care Independent Fostering arrangements and Children's Homes Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of homes for children under a block contract arrangement, as outlined in this Expression of Interest document. Please note Providers already accepted under the Lot 2 Children's Home, of the Northamptonshire Children's Trust for the Provision of Homes for Children and Young People in our Care Independent Fostering arrangements and Children's Homes Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) are invited to quote for this block contract arrangement. Providers not on the above DPS are also invited to quote for this Expression of Interest opportunity, but must apply to join the DPS. The DPS - NCT for the Provision of Homes for Children and Young People in our Care Independent Fostering arrangements and Children's Homes Dynamic Purchasing System (Reference NNC00000402) is being reopened at the same time as this EOI to allow for this. The potential contact value is PS4.5 million. The annual placements budget which this contract is part of is approximately PS53 million per annum and the average weekly cost of the current framework providers for the complex needs category is PS8,218 (which these homes fall under. Note this is total costs including all costs associated with running the home). Additional information: Please visit the North Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home) to express an interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b5dc428-2777-4326-ad4a-bbdfaba042a5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Expression of Interest | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £4,500,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2024 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b5dc428-2777-4326-ad4a-bbdfaba042a5 - 7 Jun 2024 at 15:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ce1259-0f6e-46d3-8f48-90db0f637087 - 4 Jun 2024 at 11:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ce1259-0f6e-46d3-8f48-90db0f637087 - 16 May 2024 at 17:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ce1259-0f6e-46d3-8f48-90db0f637087 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b5dc428-2777-4326-ad4a-bbdfaba042a5 25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ce1259-0f6e-46d3-8f48-90db0f637087 7th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nctrust.co.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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