--- title: "Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9aba922b-3404-4d99-bf15-fe361b87ec24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9aba922b-3404-4d99-bf15-fe361b87ec24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9aba922b-3404-4d99-bf15-fe361b87ec24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9aba922b-3404-4d99-bf15-fe361b87ec24.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-07" --- # Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9aba922b-3404-4d99-bf15-fe361b87ec24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9aba922b-3404-4d99-bf15-fe361b87ec24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9aba922b-3404-4d99-bf15-fe361b87ec24.json) ## Summary Northamptonshire County Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the provision of independent fostering agency and children’s homes placements for children in care in Northamptonshire. The procurement is classified under health and social work services, and the contract is valued at £144 million. The tender is divided into two lots, focusing on independent fostering placements and children's homes for various needs. The tender period is set to conclude on 6th November 2019, with the contract period commencing on 1st February 2020 and lasting until 31st January 2024. This opportunity is being advertised under the Open procedure, and the framework agreement is expected to reopen annually for new applications. This tender presents a considerable opportunity for growth for businesses involved in social care services, particularly those providing fostering and residential care solutions for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender is designed to be inclusive of various service providers. Companies specialising in standard and specialist fostering services, as well as those equipped to cater to children with complex needs, would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process could bolster the capacity for businesses to develop partnerships within the public sector and expand their service offerings significantly. ## Notice Northamptonshire County Council (Children First Northamptonshire) is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. 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 Potential Providers can apply for one or more Lots and Categories. The Framework Agreement is advertised under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and will therefore be reopened at regular intervals. The Council expects the Framework Agreement to re-open annually, but it may open at other intervals at its discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f83dee24-3e1c-4f36-9e59-16d9b2b6d800 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 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 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 ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2019 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f83dee24-3e1c-4f36-9e59-16d9b2b6d800 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f83dee24-3e1c-4f36-9e59-16d9b2b6d800 7th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9935e8c2-23da-e911-80fa-005056b64545&p=4d8cb5a5-74dc-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21 Link to Tender for Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care ## 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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