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title: "D2N2 Children in Care Framework"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# D2N2 Children in Care Framework

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5213d6a-c1ec-4ebd-9249-130b1d23def4

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire County Council, on behalf of D2N2, has initiated a public procurement process for the "D2N2 Children in Care Framework," aimed at establishing an open framework for Independent Fostering and Residential Homes Placements. This procurement process is classified under social work services with accommodation and will take place in the East Midlands, UK. The tender period is set to close on 5th August 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 20th February 2020 and run until 19th January 2024. The overall value of this procurement is estimated at £500 million, with a minimum spend of £320 million anticipated, and it employs an alternative procurement method under the light touch regime of the Public Contracts Regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services, including independent fostering agencies and residential care providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of delivering tailored care solutions such as emergency and planned placements. The ongoing nature of this framework allows for continuous bids, thereby providing organisations with multiple opportunities to engage with local authorities and expand their service offerings within the sector.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council, on behalf of Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County Councils (collectively known as D2N2), is seeking to establish an open Framework for Independent Fostering and Residential Homes Placements provision under the light touch regime of the Public contracts regulations Services that will be purchased under the Framework by D2N2 will include individualised packages to meet the needs of the children and young people, and include Emergency, Planned, Short term, Long term, Permanent, Sibling, Solo, Respite, Parent and baby, and Remand Placements. Details as set out in the service specification. The Framework will remain open for new tenders for the duration of its operation. These bids will be evaluated at set intervals. Bidders may tender for one or more of the following Lots; Independent Residential Children's Homes & Independent Fostering Agency Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121cc1d0-c307-43a2-ade5-dd4290034699 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2020 - 19 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2019 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121cc1d0-c307-43a2-ade5-dd4290034699

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121cc1d0-c307-43a2-ade5-dd4290034699
  3rd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f4cb3bd3-b399-e911-80f8-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
  e-Procurement system link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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