--- title: "East Midlands Regional Children's Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e0d0209-da3e-4abb-8067-5af98dc7295d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e0d0209-da3e-4abb-8067-5af98dc7295d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e0d0209-da3e-4abb-8067-5af98dc7295d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e0d0209-da3e-4abb-8067-5af98dc7295d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-25" --- # East Midlands Regional Children's Framework Agreement Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e0d0209-da3e-4abb-8067-5af98dc7295d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e0d0209-da3e-4abb-8067-5af98dc7295d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e0d0209-da3e-4abb-8067-5af98dc7295d.json) ## Summary The Northamptonshire County Council is inviting tenders for the East Midlands Regional Children's Framework Agreement, targeting the provision of Children's Homes and Fostering Services Placements for Children and Young People. This procurement process falls under the category of Health and Social Work Services, with opportunities specifically aimed at supporting local authorities across the East Midlands, including Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham. The tender is currently active and is conducted through an open procurement method, with a deadline for submissions set for 29th October 2018. The successful contract period will commence on 1st February 2019 and last for four years, with a total estimated value of £500 million. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in care provision, such as children’s homes and fostering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those capable of delivering specialised services tailored to the needs of children and young people with emotional behaviour difficulties or complex health needs. Companies competing in this sector should highlight their experience and capacity to address the specific requirements set out in the tender documentation while also considering innovative solutions that align with the framework’s objectives. ## Notice Northamptonshire County Council, on behalf of the East Midlands Regional Children's Framework Agreement (EMRCF) Consortium, wishes to invite Tenders for the provision of Children's Homes and Fostering Services Placements for Children and Young People. The EMRCF Consortium includes the following local authorities: -Derby City Council -Derbyshire County Council -Leicester City Council -Leicestershire County Council -Lincolnshire County Council -Northamptonshire County Council -Nottingham City Council -Nottinghamshire County Council -Rutland County Council The Services for the EMRCF Framework Agreement to be provided have been categorised into two (2) Lots and split into Categories, which are described in terms of complexity and risk for each Child or Young Person's individual needs. The Lots are split as follows: Lot 1: Children's Homes -Category 1.1 Standard Children's Homes Emotional Behaviour Difficulties (EBD) Provision -Category 1.2 Specialist Children's Homes Emotional Behaviour Difficulties (EBD) Provision -Category 1.3 Specialist Children's Homes Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) with challenging behaviour - non Learning Difficulties (LD) or low level LD -Category 1.4 Specialist Children's Homes Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) with challenging behaviour - moderate or severe LD -Category 1.5 Specialist Children's Homes Complex Health Needs Lot 2: Fostering Services -Category 2.1 Standard Fostering Provision -Category 2.2 Specialist Fostering Provision -Category 2.3 Specialist Fostering Disabilities -Category 2.4 Specialist Fostering Complex Health Needs Potential Providers can supply Services for one or more Lots and Categories and will be expected to set out in their Tenders how they will deliver the Services they apply for, with reference to the Specification. The term for the EMRCF Framework Agreement is Four (4) years; the proposed start date is 1st February 2016. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79529515-be86-4a9f-8794-778941531c82 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85144000 - Residential health facilities services - 85144100 - Residential nursing care services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2018 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79529515-be86-4a9f-8794-778941531c82 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79529515-be86-4a9f-8794-778941531c82 25th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6d6d370a-1e79-e711-80e3-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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