--- title: "Northamptonshire Children's Trust Placements for Children in Care - Provider Event and tender opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2d74ed1-5e5f-4bc6-8c26-3d8ffeb16f6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2d74ed1-5e5f-4bc6-8c26-3d8ffeb16f6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2d74ed1-5e5f-4bc6-8c26-3d8ffeb16f6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2d74ed1-5e5f-4bc6-8c26-3d8ffeb16f6f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-29" --- # Northamptonshire Children's Trust Placements for Children in Care - Provider Event and tender opportunity Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2d74ed1-5e5f-4bc6-8c26-3d8ffeb16f6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2d74ed1-5e5f-4bc6-8c26-3d8ffeb16f6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2d74ed1-5e5f-4bc6-8c26-3d8ffeb16f6f.json) ## Summary Northamptonshire Children's Trust is initiating a tender process for placements for Children in Care, specifically inviting providers to a virtual event on 25th May 2022 to discuss requirements and the tender process. This procurement, which falls under the health and social work services industry category, is currently in the planning stage, with the tender expected to be available from 6th June 2022. The engagement end date for expressions of interest is set for 25th May 2022, and the service delivery area is located in the East Midlands, England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in fostering services and children’s homes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find particularly relevant opportunities through this tender, especially if they have the capability to support specialised placements such as parent and baby fostering, or homes for children with complex emotional and health needs. Engaging in this process could enhance service provision in the region and contribute to business growth in this critical sector. ## Notice Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) are pleased to advised they will be reopening their framework for the provision of Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care. NCT welcome the opportunity to share further information on this with you at our online event. The Framework Agreement is split into two 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 social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and low level disability - Category 2.3 - Specialist - Children with a disability and complex health needs NCT is especially looking to increase the amount of providers who have the skills, experience and interest in supporting children within the specialist categories, with a particular focus on; - Parent and baby fostering arrangements - Long term solo or dual children's homes There will be one virtual event held on Wednesday 25th May 2022 from 9.30am to 12 noon that will provide an overview of our needs and tender process. Please register your interest at sufficiency@nctrust.co.uk and a Microsoft Teams invitation will be forwarded to you. If you are not currently an Ofsted registered provider, do still come along to find out more. The tender opportunity is expected to be available from week commencing Monday 6th June 2022. We look forward to seeing you at the event. To find out more about NCT please visit Northamptonshire Children's Trust (nctrust.co.uk) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f42387-0340-4084-b6a7-648f5600c85b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 29 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 May 2022 | | 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMTPON | | 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 - 29 Apr 2022 at 10:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f42387-0340-4084-b6a7-648f5600c85b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f42387-0340-4084-b6a7-648f5600c85b 29th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.nctrust.co.uk/Pages/home.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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