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title: "WCC - Market Testing - Residential Services for Children"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-17"
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# WCC - Market Testing - Residential Services for Children

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd8a96de-7da7-4e3b-8616-f54af85c83e4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "WCC - Market Testing - Residential Services for Children" is initiated by Warwickshire County Council, aiming to engage with providers in the health and social work services sector. Located in Warwick, England, this process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement deadline set for 30th July 2018. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to express their views in a confidential setting as the Council explores innovative solutions to provide residential services for children with complex needs. The tender will utilise the e-tendering system CSW-JETS for administration, and registration with the system is required for participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in children's residential services. Businesses with expertise in innovative care provision, particularly those familiar with managing complex needs and improving placement stability, would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this initial engagement, organisations can help shape the tender and establish themselves as key service providers to Warwickshire County Council, thereby expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Warwickshire County Council would like to engage with providers of children's residential services to canvass their views and opinions before the Council carries out a tender exercise. Like other local authorities, one of the greatest challenges for Warwickshire is improving the outcomes for the small cohort of the most highly complex children and young people, who often have multiple needs and display highly challenging behaviours which lead to placement instability and escalating needs. Fundamentally rethinking the way in which these young people are placed and cared for in order to achieve stability and improve outcomes is a priority for Warwickshire. The Council does not currently commission local block residential services for CLA and therefore wants to engage with a variety of organisations, in a confidential setting, to determine the capacity of the local market to provide solutions and to explore innovative ways of delivering the services required. All the information gathered will be used to decide how the tender is shaped. Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this market testing process. Providers must register with the system (if they haven't previously done so) in order to be able to express an interest in the project and download documents and to correspond with us about this exercise. The web address for CSW-JETS is www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40771964-35e5-4e76-a664-64f4553e2649 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARWICK, |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2018 at 07:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40771964-35e5-4e76-a664-64f4553e2649

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40771964-35e5-4e76-a664-64f4553e2649
  17th July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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