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title: "Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Expression of Interest (EOI) - Strategic Partner to Innovate with NCT to Develop Existing and New Services to Contribute to Making a Sustainable Improvement to the Lives of Children, Young People and Families"
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# Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Expression of Interest (EOI) - Strategic Partner to Innovate with NCT to Develop Existing and New Services to Contribute to Making a Sustainable Improvement to the Lives of Children, Young People and Families

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0438a8

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## Summary

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) has completed the procurement stage for a strategic partnership designed to innovate with NCT to develop existing and new services aimed at making a sustainable improvement in the lives of children, young people, and families. This contract falls under the health and social work services category (CPV: 85000000) and is located in Northamptonshire, UKF25 region. After inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs), the procurement process involved an open procedure with submissions required by 11th March 2024. Homes 2 Inspire Ltd has been awarded the contract, worth £75,000,000 GBP, to implement the innovative service design and delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in innovative thinking and relational working. It is ideal for organisations looking to contribute to long-term outcomes for complex children and young people and to collaborate closely with local authorities and commissioners. Additionally, businesses that support strategic initiatives focused on care leavers, special educational needs, disabilities, and vulnerable children will find this tender well-suited to leverage their expertise for growth and community impact.

## Notice

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) would like to invite Expressions of Interest for a partner with proven experience of innovative service design and delivery to improve long term outcomes for the most complex children and young people. Innovative thinking, relational working, and a desire to work with commissioners and NCT in a different way will be fundamental. Our children and young people are special and we would like the contributing partner to have this same view. The partnership would also contribute to Northamptonshire Children's Trust/West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and North Northamptonshire Council (NNC)strategies relevant to children and young people and in relation to our role as a Corporate Parent, support to our Care Leavers and our role supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, and other vulnerable children.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) would like to invite Expressions of Interest for a partner with proven experience of innovative service design and delivery to improve long term outcomes for the most complex children and young people. Innovative thinking, relational working, and a desire to work with commissioners and NCT in a different way will be fundamental. Our children and young people are special and we would like the contributing partner to have this same view. The partnership would also contribute to Northamptonshire Children's Trust/West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and North Northamptonshire Council (NNC)strategies relevant to children and young people and in relation to our role as a Corporate Parent, support to our Care Leavers and our role supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, and other vulnerable children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009906-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000,000 |

## 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOMES 2 INSPIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009906-2025
- 9 Feb 2024 at 10:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004359-2024
- 9 Feb 2024 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004352-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/nnc/

## Provenance

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