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title: "Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c4cc"
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# Northamptonshire Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c4cc

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## Summary

The Northamptonshire Children's Trust is conducting a tender for the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children’s Homes placements for children in care in Northamptonshire. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, involves two primary lots: Lot 1 for Independent Fostering Agency placements and Lot 2 for Children’s Homes placements. The current stage is active, with key submission deadlines surrounding the tender phase. Interested parties should note the submission end date of 9th August 2021.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses operating in the social care sector, particularly those specialising in fostering and residential services for children with various needs, including complex emotional and mental health challenges. Companies that provide health and social work services, have previous experience in child welfare, or understand the nuances of fostering arrangements will find strong opportunities for growth in this framework, particularly as the agreement will be reopened annually for additional bids.

## Notice

Northamptonshire County Council (Children First Northamptonshire) is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) 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 SEMH needs and low level disability - Category 2.3 - Specialist - Children with a disability and complex health needs

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care

* 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

* Lot 2: Children's Homes placements for Children in Care - Category 2.1 - Standard - Category 2.2 - Specialist - Children with complex SEMH needs and low level disability - Category 2.3 - Specialist - Children with a disability and complex health need

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003298-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £16,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| 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 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | BANYA FAMILY PLACEMENT; BRYN MELYN CARE; BTTLR PVT LTD T/A CONNECTING HANDS HEALTHCARE SERVICES; CARE4LIFE HEALTHCARE SERVICE; CASTLE HOMES; CASTLE HOMES CARE; GLOBAL ACCESS CARE; GREATER LONDON FOSTERING; HILLCREST CHILDRENS SERVICES 2; PRIORY EDUCATION SERVICES; PROTEA CARE; QUANTUM CARE (UK; REGIONAL FOSTER FAMILIES; ST CHRISTOPHER'S FELLOWSHIP; T. HOW HOMELY LIMITED (RESIDENTIAL; WATERMEAD CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003298-2022
- 7 Jul 2021 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015706-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:474828-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

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