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title: "Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0341a2"
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published: "2022-09-29"
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# Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care Framework

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0341a2

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## Summary

The Northamptonshire Children's Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. The procurement falls under the Health and social work services category. The framework is split into two lots, offering providers the opportunity to apply for different categories depending on their specialisation. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the deadline for the tender was 29th June 2022.

This tender by the Northamptonshire Children's Trust presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care services sector. Companies that specialise in providing fostering agency placements or children's homes for children in care are well-suited to bid for this contract. The framework agreement allows for multiple lots and categories, offering flexibility for providers to apply for the areas where they have expertise. By participating in this tender, businesses can access a substantial contract value and contribute to meeting the care needs of children in Northamptonshire.

## Notice

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. Any reference to Northamptonshire County Council or Children First Northamptonshire in this opportunity shall be interpreted and applied as a reference to Northamptonshire Children's Trust Limited. 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 Potential Providers can apply for one or more Lots and Categories. The Framework Agreement is advertised under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and will therefore be reopened at regular intervals. The Council expects the Framework Agreement to re-open annually, but it may open at other intervals at its discretion.

### 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/027293-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000,000 |
| Lots value | £144,000,000 |
| 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 | 11 |
| Supplier names | 3BN CARE; ALPHA HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE SERVICES; ARGF; BARNARDO'S; BARUCH YPS; BERRY GIFFORD; DWELL-IN GROUP OF COMPANIES; GATEWAY HOUSING SERVICES; PELICAN CARE GROUP; QUALITY FOSTERING; THE ENCOUNTER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2022 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027293-2022
- 30 May 2022 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015100-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nctrust.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:474828-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.nctrust.co.uk/

## Provenance

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