--- title: "Expression of Interest - Ofsted Registered Residential Care Homes for Looked After Children in Thurrock" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c92c5869-0c44-4d94-a2b9-180499cf4bb2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c92c5869-0c44-4d94-a2b9-180499cf4bb2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c92c5869-0c44-4d94-a2b9-180499cf4bb2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c92c5869-0c44-4d94-a2b9-180499cf4bb2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-28" --- # Expression of Interest - Ofsted Registered Residential Care Homes for Looked After Children in Thurrock Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c92c5869-0c44-4d94-a2b9-180499cf4bb2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c92c5869-0c44-4d94-a2b9-180499cf4bb2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c92c5869-0c44-4d94-a2b9-180499cf4bb2.json) ## Summary Thurrock Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of residential care homes for looked after children, as indicated in their Expression of Interest dated 28 February 2022. The authority is seeking initial expressions of interest from providers with Ofsted registration, aiming to establish block contract arrangements for residential care beds within Thurrock or its vicinity. Interested parties must submit their expressions through the In-Tend portal by 8 April 2022. The proposed contract period will commence on 9 April 2022, although specific start and end dates are yet to be determined, with the relevant industry category being social work services with accommodation. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in residential care services, particularly those equipped to cater to children with emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties or special educational needs. Smaller and voluntary community sector enterprises that can provide appropriate care facilities within Thurrock, or those looking to expand their existing provisions, may find this tender particularly suitable. The emphasis on establishing partnerships with registered providers indicates a strong potential for long-term collaboration in delivering crucial support services for looked after children in the region. ## Notice Thurrock Council is seeking initial expressions of interest to procure block contract arrangements for residential care beds for looked after children. As of February 2022 there were 29 children who were currently residing in a registered care home, representing around 10% of the total number of looked after children. In response to the national issues around sourcing appropriate placements for children with complex difficulties, Thurrock is seeking to establish contractual partnerships with existing providers who hold Ofsted registration for children's residential care homes. The Council is exploring a number of options including but not limited to: o Homes within Thurrock or close to its border o Solo and multi placement homes o Utilising either Local Authority housing stock or property already owned or to be acquired by a potential provider o Placements for children with Emotional, Social and Behavioural Difficulties (ESBD) o Placements for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) o Block contract arrangements to ensure access for Thurrock children o Medium and long term placements o Emergency placements held ready for use at short notice o Providers who have existing capacity or are looking to expand their provision At this stage the Council is seeking an indication of whether providers would like to be considered for inclusion in this process. Please express your interest through the In-Tend portal by 8th April 2022. Please note that contract start and end date in this advert is a required field, but the dates are currently unknown for this project. The dates provided are therefore not reflective of the actual anticipated contract start and end date for this project. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80b8909a-96fc-409a-bf41-d0558d3d55d3 | | 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 | 28 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2022 | | 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 - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 28 Feb 2022 at 11:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80b8909a-96fc-409a-bf41-d0558d3d55d3 - 28 Feb 2022 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80b8909a-96fc-409a-bf41-d0558d3d55d3 - 28 Feb 2022 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80b8909a-96fc-409a-bf41-d0558d3d55d3 - 28 Feb 2022 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80b8909a-96fc-409a-bf41-d0558d3d55d3 - 28 Feb 2022 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80b8909a-96fc-409a-bf41-d0558d3d55d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80b8909a-96fc-409a-bf41-d0558d3d55d3 28th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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