--- title: "Tender opportunity for Care Leavers in Northamptonshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe9e9f18-16e9-431c-ac33-fb082953f2df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe9e9f18-16e9-431c-ac33-fb082953f2df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe9e9f18-16e9-431c-ac33-fb082953f2df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe9e9f18-16e9-431c-ac33-fb082953f2df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LGSS" published: "2017-10-09" --- # Tender opportunity for Care Leavers in Northamptonshire Buyer: LGSS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe9e9f18-16e9-431c-ac33-fb082953f2df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe9e9f18-16e9-431c-ac33-fb082953f2df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe9e9f18-16e9-431c-ac33-fb082953f2df.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, led by LGSS (Northamptonshire County Council), for a tender opportunity titled "Tender opportunity for Care Leavers in Northamptonshire." This initiative falls under the social work services with accommodation category, aimed at supporting care leavers by providing training flats in Northampton. A key milestone for engagement is set for 23rd February 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to attend a market place event at Belinda Ferrison House on 31st October 2017, from 3 PM to 5 PM, where they can engage directly with commissioners and procurement officers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and support for vulnerable populations, particularly those with experience in housing and tenancy support. Enterprises that can provide collaborative services or have a track record of working with similar demographics would be well-suited to compete. The tender encourages providers to consider consortium approaches, enabling them to combine their expertise and enhance their proposals for securing this valuable contract. ## Notice Northamptonshire County Council has recently refurbished a number of flats in central Northampton, with the aim of offering them to Care Leavers as training flats to support the process to independence. We are looking for providers who will be able to deliver support for up 20 flats, it is anticipated that the programme for each young person will take approximately six months. This will involve working with key partners to ensure each young person is ready to take on and sustain their own tenancy. Following feedback from a provider event in earlier this year, Northamptonshire County Council has reviewed the programme and would like to invite you to the following event: Belinda Ferrison House Market Place Event 31st October 2017 3pm-5pm Northamptonshire County Council County Hall Northampton NN1 1DF This provider event will give you the opportunity not only to hear about this amazing new development opportunity, speak to commissioners, procurement officers and service managers. It will also give you the opportunity to talk with other providers, about the possibilities of working together as a consortium, joining your skills and expertise to apply for this new opportunity. Book your place today - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/belinda-ferrison-house-provider-event-tickets-38623733627 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b74444-b3d2-4d1c-8c67-a352c2098edb | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 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 | LGSS | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1DF | | 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 - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 9 Oct 2017 at 12:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b74444-b3d2-4d1c-8c67-a352c2098edb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b74444-b3d2-4d1c-8c67-a352c2098edb 9th October 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/belinda-ferrison-house-provider-event-tickets-38623733627 Book your place today ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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