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title: "Market Engagment - Thurrock Residential Care for Children"
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# Market Engagment - Thurrock Residential Care for Children

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c34bf4d5-f527-48c7-a027-f1fc76029599

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## Summary

Thurrock Council has issued a tender for "Market Engagement - Thurrock Residential Care for Children" in the social work and related services category. The procurement process involves seeking expressions of interest from potential partners to deliver 'block purchase' Ofsted registered children's homes in Thurrock. The deadline for responses is August 2, 2024. The contract period is expected to start on September 1, 2024, and end on September 2, 2024. The tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender by Thurrock Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the social work sector to engage in providing residential care for children. Businesses interested in delivering children's homes services can express their interest in partnering with the Council, meeting the specified requirements. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in this tender process, which involves an initial market engagement phase followed by a potential procurement phase based on the responses received. The procurement method details for this opportunity are classified under 'Other -'.

## Notice

Thurrock Council is seeking initial, without commitment, expressions of interest to partner with the Council's Childrens Services Department to deliver 'block purchase' Ofsted registered childrens homes in Thurrock. At this stage we are asking that providers simply state if they are able to meet the Council's requirements and would express an interest in this opportunity. There is no commitment at this stage on the part of the Council or the provider to commit to the response you may provide to the Council. The Council will decide on its procurement approach dependent on the outcome of this exercise. Please download the document outlining the Council's initial requirements and to find out how to take part in this exercise. Additional information: Download the document from In-Tend for further information. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8603df6-e95c-490a-8e57-964a5bfa0138 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 2 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2024 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8603df6-e95c-490a-8e57-964a5bfa0138

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8603df6-e95c-490a-8e57-964a5bfa0138
  10th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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