---
title: "D2N2 Provision for Children in Care - Residential"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0511fd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-13"
---

# D2N2 Provision for Children in Care - Residential

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0511fd

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "D2N2 Provision for Children in Care - Residential." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on welfare services for children and young people, with a substantial gross budget of £360 million. Located in Matlock, Derbyshire, the procurement process involves a regional framework for residential care, supporting not only Derbyshire but also nearby councils such as Derby City Council, Nottingham City Council, and Nottinghamshire County Council. The tender is slated to commence on 2nd January 2026, with an initial contract period extending until 1st January 2028, and potential renewal options up until 2034. Interested parties should note the key future notice date of 13th August 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the welfare and care services sector, particularly those with experience in delivering frameworks and agreements across multi-local authority areas. Companies with a robust track record in providing residential care services for children in care can leverage this procurement process to utilise their expertise and expand their operations. Creating and maintaining effective partnerships within this high-value framework could substantially broaden a company's scale and scope, contributing to sustainable business growth in a crucial public service domain.

## Notice

Regional framework for residential care provision for children in care, for the use of Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020840-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 12:33 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020840-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020840-2025
  13th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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