--- title: "Expression of Interest for the Provision of a Complex Care Package for Children's Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4792359e-918c-4441-82f9-f409a6e92139" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4792359e-918c-4441-82f9-f409a6e92139" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4792359e-918c-4441-82f9-f409a6e92139.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4792359e-918c-4441-82f9-f409a6e92139.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-25" --- # Expression of Interest for the Provision of a Complex Care Package for Children's Services Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4792359e-918c-4441-82f9-f409a6e92139 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4792359e-918c-4441-82f9-f409a6e92139) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4792359e-918c-4441-82f9-f409a6e92139.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for the tender titled "Expression of Interest for the Provision of a Complex Care Package for Children's Services." This procurement is focused on the health and social work services industry and is located in Buckinghamshire, South East England. The council seeks expressions of interest from qualified providers to establish a registered children’s home under a five-year contract. Key dates include the engagement end date on 8th February 2019, by which potential providers are required to respond via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those with experience in providing services for vulnerable children and adolescents. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful bidder will have the chance to establish a long-term service, contributing positively to the community's welfare by supporting a young individual transitioning from a secure environment to community living. ## Notice Buckinghamshire County Council is seeking expressions of interest from providers that have the capacity and capability to deliver a complex care package for Children's Services. We are looking to commission a registered children's home in Buckinghamshire on a 5 year contract for a young adolescent boy who is currently detained under section 3 of the MHA but now needs to be placed into the community. Buckinghamshire County Council and NHS England will fund the capital purchase of a property and the adaptions to meet the young person's needs and maintain the ownership of the property for the contract period and beyond. We would expect the children's home to be registered and running within 9-12 months on a 5 year contract. The client has a mental health diagnosis of (F72) Severe mental retardation, (F84.0) Childhood autism, suspected (F31.6) Bipolar affective disorder current episode mixed. To be considered, Providers must register on the Buckinghamshire Business Portal (www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk), complete the attached document and respond via the messaging facility on the portal by midday on Friday 8th February 2019. Please note that Expression of Interest is suitable for SME and VCSE organisations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f17bc85-13a3-4575-9d83-cab87910b267 | | 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 | 25 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Feb 2019 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1YG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2019 at 10:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f17bc85-13a3-4575-9d83-cab87910b267 - 25 Jan 2019 at 10:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f17bc85-13a3-4575-9d83-cab87910b267 - 15 Jan 2019 at 16:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f17bc85-13a3-4575-9d83-cab87910b267 - 14 Jan 2019 at 11:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9256f50-1d79-4ce5-9738-509d0b232b3e - 14 Jan 2019 at 11:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68b2d0f-345f-4bc4-b95d-8fac08c791a7 - 14 Jan 2019 at 11:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aab08dc-2f99-470e-8ccc-d496aa51db1d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f17bc85-13a3-4575-9d83-cab87910b267 25th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9256f50-1d79-4ce5-9738-509d0b232b3e 14th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68b2d0f-345f-4bc4-b95d-8fac08c791a7 14th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aab08dc-2f99-470e-8ccc-d496aa51db1d 14th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=97b673c8-e917-e911-80f2-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.buckscc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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