--- title: "Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care Re-Opening Framework Provider Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eebfa2bd-38d4-4a7a-9b79-0761899432bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eebfa2bd-38d4-4a7a-9b79-0761899432bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eebfa2bd-38d4-4a7a-9b79-0761899432bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eebfa2bd-38d4-4a7a-9b79-0761899432bc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-22" --- # Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care Re-Opening Framework Provider Event Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eebfa2bd-38d4-4a7a-9b79-0761899432bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eebfa2bd-38d4-4a7a-9b79-0761899432bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eebfa2bd-38d4-4a7a-9b79-0761899432bc.json) ## Summary Northamptonshire Children's Trust is inviting suppliers to participate in the planning phase of the Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care Re-Opening Framework Provider Event. The event is aimed at organisations in the health and social work services sector and will take place online on 3rd June 2021, with the engagement end date set for 16th June 2021. Interested participants are encouraged to attend either the morning session from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM or the afternoon session from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. More detailed discussions will follow in a session on 16th June 2021, with the procurement process expected to commence in late June or early July 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in fostering and residential care for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of supporting children and young people with complex emotional, social, and health needs are strongly encouraged to apply. This initiative seeks to expand the number of capable providers, particularly those who can address the specific challenges faced by children at risk of exploitation or those requiring emergency placements. ## Notice You are invited to a Northamptonshire Children's Trust provider event - Placements for Children in Care. Northamptonshire Children's Trust (previously part of Northamptonshire County Council) 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. The Trust welcome the opportunity to share further information on this with you at our online events. 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 The Trust is especially looking to increase the amount of providers who have the skills, experience and interest in supporting children with the following needs; * Children and young people who are at risk of exploitation (for example - gangs, child sexual exploitation) * Older children (aged 12+) with SEMH needs * Older children (aged 12+) with a disability and complex health need * Emergency placements - particularly supporting young people who are remanded to local authority care If you are not currently an Ofsted registered provider, do come along to find out more about how you could register to provide this type of provision. There will be two events held on Thursday 3rd June 2021 that will provide an overview of the Trust's needs, and tender process. Morning session: 9.30am - 12.00 noon - Refer to attachment for Invite details OR Afternoon session: 1:00pm - 3.30 pm - Refer to attachment for Invite details A follow up session will be held on Wednesday 16th June 2021 (10.00am to 12 noon) to provide further information on our more specific needs; with input from a number of professionals with expertise in some of these areas. Refer to attachment for Invite details You do not need to register in advance for any of the events; but may be asked to provide your details when joining the meetings. It is likely that the tender opportunity will be available in late June/early July 2021. We look forward to seeing you at these events. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97b3ba7d-605a-4e88-b6af-411cf73b2f1f | | 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 | 22 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jun 2021 | | 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 | KETTERING | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN16 8TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Northall | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2021 at 16:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97b3ba7d-605a-4e88-b6af-411cf73b2f1f - 22 Apr 2021 at 15:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97b3ba7d-605a-4e88-b6af-411cf73b2f1f - 22 Apr 2021 at 15:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97b3ba7d-605a-4e88-b6af-411cf73b2f1f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97b3ba7d-605a-4e88-b6af-411cf73b2f1f 22nd April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3050dc8e-87c5-4aea-9618-21dd773ec8e1 Provider Event Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1462c1d2-f568-4e09-bcc7-d785d2167ced Provider Event ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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