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title: "NCT Call for Competition Under The Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care"
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# NCT Call for Competition Under The Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-966ba5ea-2338-4484-821b-777b88473556

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council initiated a public procurement process titled "NCT Call for Competition Under The Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care", focused on delivering children's home placements for children in care. This contract is classified under the industry category of health and social work services, with a minimum value of £1,886,430 and an overall contract value of £3,772,860. The procurement method employed was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and conclude by 1 February 2024. The tender period ended on 27 September 2021, and services will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for companies specialised in providing care services, particularly those focused on children's homes and related social services. Businesses that can effectively cater to the needs of children with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as those with low-level disabilities, would be especially well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the prevalent status fostering inclusivity in the tendering process.

## Notice

Northamptonshire Childrens Trust (NCT) are looking to enter a block contract arrangement for the remaining term of the Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Framework Agreement. The Provision required will be of Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care, Category - 2.2 Specialist Children's Homes - Children with Complex SEMH Needs and Low Level Disability. NCT requires the following: * 6 emergency residential home placements under Category 2.2 - Specialist childrens homes, 3 placements in each home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f360eea-9e2d-43eb-ad4e-20a0aab13202 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 1 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,772,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,772,430 |
| 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 | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| 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

- 13 Dec 2021 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f360eea-9e2d-43eb-ad4e-20a0aab13202

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f360eea-9e2d-43eb-ad4e-20a0aab13202
  13th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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