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title: "TD2251 - D2 Two 2-Bed Collaborative Specialist Children's Homes Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051932"
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# TD2251 - D2 Two 2-Bed Collaborative Specialist Children's Homes Provision

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051932

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## Summary

Derby City Council, in collaboration with Derbyshire County Council, has completed the procurement process for the provision of two 2-bed specialist children's homes under the title "TD2251 - D2 Two 2-Bed Collaborative Specialist Children's Homes Provision". This initiative, aimed at addressing the needs of children and young people with challenging behaviour and complex mental health issues, utilises the Open tendering procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. The award was finalised on 5th June 2026 with Frontline Health Professionals Ltd as the supplier. The contract, active from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2031, encompasses services in the health and social work domain, covering regions in Derby and Derbyshire, and offers renewals for up to four additional years. Key procurement stages included planning, tendering, and award, highlighting a comprehensive and regulated process under the Light Touch Regime.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for organisations capable of providing health and social work services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in care for young people with complex needs will find this tender particularly relevant, given the need for innovative, therapeutic interventions. The strategic partnership with the NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB provides a collaborative framework for delivering high-quality care. Businesses with expertise in therapeutic support, child psychology, and social work and those with existing infrastructure in the specified regions are poised to benefit and can contribute significantly by offering dynamic and adaptable service solutions.

## Notice

D2 (Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council) are working together to procure a block contract to deliver 2 x 2bed specialist homes across the D2 footprint with a joint commissioning and delivery approach between the Derby and Derbyshire NHS ICB (Integrated Care Board) and local authorities, to provide services for children and young people with challenging behaviour and/ or complex mental health needs we can significantly improve outcomes for this group. The service will be supported by a wrap-around therapeutic support offer from Derby and Derbyshire NHS ICB and priority working from Social Care due to the complexity of need. The tender comprises of 2 homes, one of which will be provided by the local authority (Derby City Council) and operated by the provider in accordance with the lease agreement and the other one (Derbyshire County Council) will need to be purchased or leased by the provider who will retain full responsibility for the property. The homes are being developed to provide short-medium stays for children at risk of inappropriately entering CAMHS inpatient services, moving from these services, and/or where there has been a history of placement breakdown due to behaviour which challenges where emotional/mental health is a core factor. Support will focus on stabilisation to enable transition to a longer-term placement. The procurement process adopted by the Council for this opportunity is based on the 'Open' tendering procedure as detailed in the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations") but with the additional flexibility of the Light Touch Regime (Section 9 and Schedule 1 of the Procurement Regulations 2024) and any subsequent amendment or re-enactment thereof.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 4 * 12 months

Renewal: 4 * 1 2months

### Planning Information

A provider event was held in April:
Key Details of the Event
• Date and Time: Thursday 10th April, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11.30 AM
• Location: Virtual 
• Target Audience: Providers of Ofsted-registered residential care for children in care within the D2N2 region and neighbouring areas.
• Eligibility: Providers interested in the delivery of the tender.
• Attendees: 20 providers attended 
Purpose of the Event
The primary aim of the event was:
 Information sharing of Derby City's and Derbyshire County Councils intention to go to market for a provider to deliver the D2 Collaborative Specialist Children's Homes model in partnership with the NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board / Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
 Scene setting and key updates since November 2024. Derby City Council will provide the property with planning permission granted for 12 months initially with a view to extending this further. The provider to provide accommodation and support for Derbyshire County council.
 The D2 Collaborative Children's home vision and approach - The aim is to deliver robust, needs-based provision that supports the health, therapeutic, care, and education needs of children and young people. This includes providing stable, intensive therapeutic support with trained care staff who follow consistent, multi-agency support plans. The approach looks to reducing fragmented care by establishing clearer joint processes and escalation pathways across Health and Social Care. In partnership with providers, the service should be flexible and dynamic, offering wraparound support that continues as the child or young person transitions to their next home.
 Key principles - The goal is to provide empowering, nurturing, and compassionate care that is evidence-based (e.g., trauma-informed, Positive Behaviour Support) and centred on the child or young person. Care will be solution-focused, built on strong relationships, and delivered by a consistent, skilled staff team. Staff will have expertise in neurodiversity, communication, and mental health. There will be a continuous commitment to innovation and collaborative improvement of the service offer. Open and transparent partnership working across all agencies. Commitment to delivery of stability of placement, with move on to any other setting being in the best interests of the child and agreed by the Team around the Child. Commitment to taking a Think Family approach. Assessment and future placement planning, to ensure a future placement meets the longer-term needs of the child /young person. SEND and physical needs met of all children through partners working collaboratively to achieve this. All homes to be safe and offer a fit for purpose environment that is agreed by all partners. 
 Indicative Timelines: It was confirmed that the tender is expected to be released in June 2025. Providers were directed to relevant websites where the tender will be advertised and were encouraged to register for updates to stay informed.
 Key Contacts: Main points of contact for both Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council were shared with providers to support any future enquiries.
 Provider Queries - Location: Providers raised questions regarding geographical requirements. The Local Authorities clarified that there is no restriction on the location of a provider's head office. The primary concern is the delivery of services and ensuring that the two homes proposed are within the specified distance parameters outlined in the tender.
A copy of the Powerpoint presentation shown at the event is available. 
For further information, any additional comments you wish to make, or for an informal discussion please contact:
Derby City Council contact - ChildrensCommissioningAndMarketManagement@derby.gov.uk 
Derbyshire County Council contact - CS.ContractsChildreninCare@derbyshire.gov.uk 
no later than 31st May 2025. 
PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER. 
Tender documents will be issued in June/July 2025 and will be available at www.eastmidstenders.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053336-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2025 |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2035-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,995,000 |
| Lots value | £22,995,000 |
| Awards value | £22,995,000 |
| Contracts value | £22,995,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| 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 | TLF11 Derby |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTLINE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 12:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053336-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 10:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027760-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 14:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001525-2026
- 20 May 2025 at 14:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023384-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053336-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027760-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001525-2026
  8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023384-2025
  20th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17320
  Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.almondcare.co.uk
- http://www.hardihoodhealthcare.com
- http://www.progressivecare.co.uk/
- http://www.tjunction.org
- https://frontlinehealthprofessionals.com/
- https://newbirthcare.co.uk/
- https://starscaregroup.com/
- https://www.capstonecareprovider.co.uk/
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ymcarobinhood.org/

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