--- title: "Market Engagement Events for Fostering, Residential and 16+ Service Providers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eee3a48a-2d45-4956-86dc-3ae6d3e1f983" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eee3a48a-2d45-4956-86dc-3ae6d3e1f983" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eee3a48a-2d45-4956-86dc-3ae6d3e1f983.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eee3a48a-2d45-4956-86dc-3ae6d3e1f983.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST" published: "2017-07-19" --- # Market Engagement Events for Fostering, Residential and 16+ Service Providers Buyer: DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eee3a48a-2d45-4956-86dc-3ae6d3e1f983 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eee3a48a-2d45-4956-86dc-3ae6d3e1f983) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eee3a48a-2d45-4956-86dc-3ae6d3e1f983.json) ## Summary Doncaster Children's Services Trust is currently engaging in the planning stage for a tender titled "Market Engagement Events for Fostering, Residential and 16+ Service Providers". The procurement process aims to foster connections with service providers in the health and social work sector. Key engagement events are scheduled to take place in Doncaster at the Mansion House on the 4th, 13th, and 21st of September 2017, with an engagement end date set for the 23rd of February 2018. This tender presents a strategic opportunity within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, focusing on improving services for looked-after children. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fostering and residential care services, particularly those that can meet local needs and challenges identified by the Trust. Providers in the health and social work industry, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to participate, fostering innovative solutions to enhance placement services. Engaging in these events can not only expand business networks but also contribute positively to community welfare by addressing increasing demands for child placements in a challenging economic climate. ## Notice Doncaster Children's Services Trust is hosting three provider engagement events for fostering, residential and 16+ services. The event schedules are as below: * IFA Event - Monday 4th September 2017 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration 08:30 am for a 09:00 am start. The event will conclude at 12:00 pm. * Residential Event - Wednesday 13th September 2017 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration 08:30 am for a 9:00 am start. The event will conclude at 12:00 pm. * 16+ Semi Independence Event - Thursday 21st September 2017 at the Mansion House, 45 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1BN. Event registration 12:00 noon for a 12.30 pm start. The event will conclude at 15:30 pm. Please note there is no car parking at the venue. The following car parks are located within walking distance to the venue and a fee is charged accordingly: * Frenchgate Multi-Storey, 19 South Mall, Doncaster DN1 1LL - 0.2 miles 4 minute walk * St James' Car Park, St Sepulchre Gate W, Doncaster DN1 1AQ - 0.5 miles 10 minute walk * Civic Quarter Car Park, Doncaster DN1 3JQ - 0.3 miles 5 minute walk Background Demand for placements continues to put pressure on existing provision. Both the Trust and providers alike continue to operate within a challenging economic climate. Purpose Doncaster Children's Services Trust wishes to meet with existing and new providers of placements for looked after children, including those within the fostering, residential and 16 plus arenas. The main discussion points and areas for focus during the event include (but are not limited to): * The current challenges faced by the Trust and providers in meeting the needs of children / young people including the challenge to meet local sufficiency requirements. * The options and / or ideas for addressing those challenges and any barriers and / risks; * Current placement activity - trends, themes etc; * How can the voice of the young person influence the options being provided to them Providers are asked to limit delegate numbers to a maximum of two please. We would welcome your participation and if you are able to attend then please copy and paste the link below into your browser and complete the RSVP form. Please note that spaces to each event may be limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. If there is high demand an additional event may be arranged in the future https://goo.gl/forms/mrlakqkHP66fbOWI3 The attendees from the Doncaster Children's Services Trust on the day will include members of the Senior Leadership Team, Commissioning and Placements, Social Workers, Team Leaders and young people from the children in care council. If you have any questions or require any further clarification, please contact Tereen Akhtar on 01302 737158 or email tereen.akhtar@dcstrust.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ae72d9-3d23-47d4-8cbc-d29ac10e9a6f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN1 3BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 19 Jul 2017 at 14:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ae72d9-3d23-47d4-8cbc-d29ac10e9a6f - 19 Jul 2017 at 14:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ae72d9-3d23-47d4-8cbc-d29ac10e9a6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ae72d9-3d23-47d4-8cbc-d29ac10e9a6f 19th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9e131bdf-676c-e711-80e3-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.doncasterchildrenstrust.co.uk - https://goo.gl/forms/mrlakqkHP66fbOWI3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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