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title: "Northamptonshire Children's Trust Provision of Personal Care and Support Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05164d"
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buyer: "NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST"
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# Northamptonshire Children's Trust Provision of Personal Care and Support Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities.

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05164d

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Northamptonshire Children's Trust entering into a Framework Agreement for the provision of Personal Care and Support Services for children and young people with disabilities. The process spans from planning to award, with the latest status marking a completion stage. The procurement, valued at an annual maximum of £3,500,000, is categorised under health and social work services. Services are split across five lots covering urban and rural areas in North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire, plus overnight accommodation settings. The entire framework covers a period of four years, starting from 8th April 2026 until 31st March 2030, using the open procedure method.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and social services within the UK, particularly those located in the Northamptonshire region. With multiple lots and high annual budget allocation, SMEs are encouraged to engage. The framework has been designed to ensure inclusion, allowing entities such as ALPHA HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE SERVICES LTD and CORE CARE PROVIDER SERVICES LIMITED, among others, to compete and offer innovative service solutions within the defined regions. Suitable businesses can leverage this framework to expand their market reach and demonstrate their ability to provide inclusive, quality-driven care to vulnerable groups.

## Notice

Northamptonshire Children's Trust Framework Agreement for the provision of Personal Care and Support Services for children and young people with Disabilities for a period of 4 years. The Contract has a maximum annual budget of PS3,500,000 (exclusive of VAT) for the delivery of the requirement as set out in the Specification. This should be based upon the base 4-year contract, with the core service as detailed in the tender documentation. Services will be categorised by the following Lots that are described further in the specification: * Lot 1 - Support Hours in North Northamptonshire - Urban Areas (Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough) * Lot 2 - Support Hours in North Northamptonshire - Rural Areas (East Northamptonshire) * Lot 3 - Support Hours in West Northamptonshire - Urban Areas (Northampton) * Lot 4 - Support Hours in West Northamptonshire - Rural Areas (Daventry and South Northamptonshire) * Lot 5 - Accommodation in Overnight Settings Personal Care and Support Services should be person centred, aiming to maintain a child or young person's quality of life, enabling them to remain living with their family and achieve their specific outcomes. The Service is not about dependency, but about helping children and young people to do things for themselves as far as they are able and encouraging them and their family and other networks to build on their strength, independence and capacity.

### Lot Information

Support Hours in North Northamptonshire - Urban Areas (Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough)

Lot 1 - Support Hours in North Northamptonshire - Urban Areas (Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough)

Support Hours in North Northamptonshire - Rural Areas (East Northamptonshire)

Lot 2 - Support Hours in North Northamptonshire - Rural Areas (East Northamptonshire)

Support Hours in West Northamptonshire - Urban Areas (Northampton)

Lot 3 - Support Hours in West Northamptonshire - Urban Areas (Northampton)

Support Hours in West Northamptonshire - Rural Areas (Daventry and South Northamptonshire)

Lot 4 - Support Hours in West Northamptonshire - Rural Areas (Daventry and South Northamptonshire)

Accommodation in Overnight Settings

Lot 5 - Accommodation in Overnight Settings

### Planning Information

Event Details:
We are offering two identical online sessions to maximise accessibility. Providers only need to attend one of the following:
• Session 1: 23rd July 2025, 1:30pm to 5pm
• Session 2: 25th July 2025, 9:30am to 1pm
• Format: Online (Microsoft Teams - link will be shared upon registration)
Purpose of the Event:
This engagement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to:
• Share early information about the new PCAS Framework
• Gather provider feedback to help shape the procurement approach
• Promote transparency and equal access to the opportunity
• Support market readiness and innovation
• Share guidance on using Tender systems
Procurement Timeline:
We anticipate publishing the tender in Autumn 2025.
In the meantime, there will be interim arrangements prior to the launch of the new framework. For more information please contact Sufficiency@nctrust.co.uk. 
How to Register
To attend either session, please complete the following Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/e/HrKj9yCY60
Additional Information
• Both sessions will cover the same content.
• Participation in this event will not influence the outcome of any future procurement.
• A summary of the engagement will be published to ensure transparency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027518-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,800,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000,000 |
| Awards value | £14,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | 68 |
| Supplier names | 3BN CARE; ACTION 2 CARE; ALEXANDER OWEN CONSULTANTS; ALIVE HEALTH CARE INTL; ALPHA HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE SERVICES; ASHVIC 24/7 QUALITY CARE SERVICES; ASSISTED LIVING CARE GROUP; AT HOME SUPPORT SERVICES; BAOBAB SOCIAL CARE; BLOSSOMING CARE; BLUEBELL GROUP HOMES; BRIDGEWATER HOME CARE; BRIGHTWATER CARE & SUPPORT; BRIGHTWAYCAREAGENCY; CARE4LIFEHEALTHCARE SERVICES; CAREDOM HEALTHCARE; CAREVILLE; CAREVILLE SERVICES; CHIZHANDE CARE SERVICES; CONCEPT CARE SOLUTIONS; CORE CARE PROVIDER SERVICES; DMC SIGNATURE CARE; DWELL-IN GROUP OF COMPANIES; DWELL-IN SOCIAL CARE; EASTVIEW HEALTHCARE SERVICES; EJC GROUP; ELMCARE SOLUTIONS; ESSENCE HEALTH; EXECUTIVE HEALTH; FAVOUR HEALTH; FLEXI DIRECT; FONTUS HEALTH; GRACEWOOD HEALTHCARE; GREENHILL HEALTHCARE; HOMECARE FOR YOU; HOMECARE SOLUTIONS FOR YOU; HOPE AT HAND HEALTH CARE; ICONS GROUP; INNOVATIONS24; INTEGRATIVE SUPPORTED LIVING CARE; INTERPID CARE & SUPPORT; INVOLVEMENT SERVICES; JABACARE; JOLIS CARE; LAC NORTHAMPTON; LIVING WATERS SERVICES; LOVECARE EMPOWERING HOMECARE SERVICES; MANILLA GROUP; MEGA RESOURCES; MMR HOMECARE; MOUNT JOYCE CARE; NEW ERA CARE SOLUTIONS; NSF HEALTH; OPTIONS HEALTH CARE SERVICES; PASSION TO CARE SERVICES; RAINBOW DIRECT CARE; ROIAL CARING SERVICES; ROSES HEALTHCARE; RUBI LIVING; SAHARA COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES; SATELLITE HEALTH CARE; SOLUTION CARE 247; STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE; STARLIGHT SUPPORT SERVICES; TARYNATT HEALTHCARE; THE WOODBRIDGE FAMILY CENTRE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ASSESSMENTS; TOSE-VISION HEALTHCARE; TOTUS CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027518-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 18:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071819-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 16:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040182-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 15:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026928-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 16:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022387-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027518-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071819-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040182-2025
  15th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026928-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022387-2025
  16th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc

## Notice URLs

- http://conceptcaresolutions.com
- http://htt://www.Tarynatt.co.uk
- http://http//fontushealth.com
- http://www.action2care.com
- http://www.alcg.co.uk
- http://www.alivehealthcareint.co.uk
- http://www.blossomingcare.co.uk
- http://www.bridgewaterhomecare.co.uk
- http://www.care4lifehealthcare.co.uk
- http://www.caredomhealthcare.co.uk
- http://www.corecareproviderservices.co.uk
- http://www.dwellinsocialcare.co.uk
- http://www.eastviewhealthcare.com
- http://www.elmcaresolutions.com
- http://www.essencehealth.co.uk
- http://www.favourhealth.co.uk
- http://www.homecare-foryou.com
- http://www.iconscare.co.uk
- http://www.integrativecaresl.co.uk
- http://www.interpidcare.com
- http://www.involvementservices.co.uk
- http://www.joliscare.co.uk
- http://www.livingwatersltd.co.uk
- http://www.manillahealthcare.co.uk
- http://www.mmrhomecare.co.uk
- http://www.mountjoycecare.com
- http://www.nsfhealth.co.uk
- http://www.passiontocareservices.co.uk
- http://www.rdcare.co.uk
- http://www.roialcaringservices.co.uk
- http://www.rubilivingltd.co.uk
- http://www.saharacare.org
- http://www.satellitehealthcareltd.com
- http://www.starlighthealthcare.co.uk
- https://3bncare.co.uk
- https://ashvicqualitycare.co.uk/
- https://athomesupportservices.com
- https://baobabsocialcare.co.uk/
- https://brightwatercaresupport.co.uk
- https://careville.co.uk/
- https://chizhandecare.co.uk/
- https://executivehealth.care/
- https://flexidirecthealthcare.co.uk/
- https://forms.office.com/e/HrKj9yCY60
- https://gracewoodhealthcare.co.uk/
- https://greenhillhealthcare.co.uk
- https://homecaresolutionsforyou.co.uk/
- https://innovations24.co.uk/
- https://neweracaresolutions.co.uk/
- https://roseshealthcare.co.uk/
- https://tose-visionhealthcare.co.uk/
- https://www.alphahealthcareservices.co.uk/
- https://www.aohealth.co.uk
- https://www.bluebellgrouphomes.co.uk
- https://www.brightwayagency.co.uk/
- https://www.jabacareltd.co.uk/
- https://www.lacnorthampton.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.megaresources.co.uk/
- https://www.optionsnorthants.co.uk/
- https://www.solutioncare247.co.uk/
- https://www.starlightsupportservices.co.uk
- https://www.thewoodbridgefamilycentre.org.uk/
- https://www.totuscare.co.uk/

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