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title: "Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care"
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buyer: "NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST"
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# Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b2c86a7-fd4d-46c3-9372-802c9e2f9792

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## Summary

The Northamptonshire Children's Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of independent fostering agency and children's homes placements for children in care in Northamptonshire. This opportunity, titled "Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care," is classified under health and social work services and has a value of £144 million. The tender process is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method, and the submission deadline is 9th August 2021. The contract is set to commence on 18th October 2021 and will last until 31st January 2024, with services required in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in fostering and children’s home services. Organisations that offer standard or specialist placements for children in care, including those who can accommodate children with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the contracting authority’s commitment to inclusive procurement practices.

## Notice

Northamptonshire Children Trust is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. Any reference to Northamptonshire County Council or Children First in this opportunity shall be interpreted and applied as a reference to Northamptonshire Children's Trust Limited. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: * Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care - Category 1.1: Standard - Category 1.2: Specialist * Lot 2: Children's Homes placements for Children in Care - Category 2.1 - Standard - Category 2.2 - Specialist - Children with complex SEMH needs and low level disability - Category 2.3 - Specialist - Children with a disability and complex health needs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77711a3b-aa5a-4597-ac9d-2bfe3dbd1415 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000,000 |
| 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 CHILDREN'S TRUST |
| 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

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77711a3b-aa5a-4597-ac9d-2bfe3dbd1415

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77711a3b-aa5a-4597-ac9d-2bfe3dbd1415
  7th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9935e8c2-23da-e911-80fa-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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