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title: "Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Expression of Interest (EOI) - Strategic Partner to Innovate with NCT to Develop Existing and New Services to Contribute to Making a Sustainable Improvement to the Lives of Children, Young People and Families"
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# Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Expression of Interest (EOI) - Strategic Partner to Innovate with NCT to Develop Existing and New Services to Contribute to Making a Sustainable Improvement to the Lives of Children, Young People and Families

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87d8bb01-1826-4234-820b-1414e613a9b1

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking strategic partners for an innovative project aimed at improving services for children, young people, and families in the region. The tender, titled "Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Expression of Interest (EOI) - Strategic Partner to Innovate with NCT to Develop Existing and New Services," falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, is currently in the Award stage. The contract is valued at GBP 75,000,000, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 1st April 2030. This initiative is fundamental for the development and enhancement of long-term outcomes for complex cases involving children and young people, with critical deadlines for expression of interest set for 11th March 2024.

This opportunity offers substantial potential for business growth, particularly for organisations with expertise in innovative service design and delivery within the health and social work sectors. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs that thrive on creative thinking and relational working, eager to collaborate with commissioners and the Northamptonshire Children's Trust to forge sustainable improvements for special educational needs, disabilities, care leavers, and other vulnerable children. By participating in this tender, businesses can leverage their unique capabilities to deliver impactful services and benefit from a significant contract with long-term engagement, driving both community development and organisational growth.

## Notice

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) would like to invite Expressions of Interest for a partner with proven experience of innovative service design and delivery to improve long term outcomes for the most complex children and young people. Innovative thinking, relational working, and a desire to work with commissioners and NCT in a different way will be fundamental. Our children and young people are special and we would like the contributing partner to have this same view. The partnership would also contribute to Northamptonshire Children's Trust/West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and North Northamptonshire Council (NNC)strategies relevant to children and young people and in relation to our role as a Corporate Parent, support to our Care Leavers and our role supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, and other vulnerable children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fab4ee58-e50f-405e-b2b4-85249a052b63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000,000 |
| 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 | HOMES 2 INSPIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fab4ee58-e50f-405e-b2b4-85249a052b63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fab4ee58-e50f-405e-b2b4-85249a052b63
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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