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title: "Strategic Partnership Framework for Commissioning of Children's Services"
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# Strategic Partnership Framework for Commissioning of Children's Services

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e4f

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council is progressing with the planning stage of a tender for a Strategic Partnership Framework for Commissioning of Children's Services, aiming to develop high-quality and inclusive services for children and young people. The initiative is divided into three service clusters with significant indicative annual values, led by a public authority in the sub-central government sector. A notable milestone is the Cluster 1 market engagement event scheduled for 11 June 2026, conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, where interested suppliers can gain insight and provide feedback on the commissioning strategy. The procurement approach adheres to the Procurement Act 2023, with services expected to commence by December 2026 in the Liverpool area (UKD72 region).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, within the social work and related services industry category, looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. With an inclusive framework competitive for diverse businesses, suppliers involved in health, care support, behavioural management, and therapeutic services, among others, stand to benefit. The procurement promotes collaboration and long-term sustainability, providing businesses with a chance to influence service design and drive innovation in local care. The events and sessions invite early provider engagement, enabling businesses to align their offerings with the council's vision and maximise their competitive edge.

## Notice

The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement in respect of a potential future procurement to establish up to three Strategic Partnership Frameworks for the commissioning of Children's Services. These frameworks would aim to support the development and delivery of high-quality, inclusive and outcomes-focused services for children and young people. At this stage, the proposed approach, structure and scope of the Frameworks are indicative only and subject to change following market feedback. The Council is considering a model comprising three service clusters, with initial indicative annual values as follows: Cluster 1: approximately PS56,142,500 per annum (exclusive of VAT) Cluster 2: approximately PS18,050,000 per annum (exclusive of VAT) Cluster 3: approximately PS5,865,000 per annum (exclusive of VAT) This equates to a combined indicative annual value of approximately PS80,057,500, and a potential total value of up to PS800,575,000 (exclusive of VAT) over an anticipated maximum term of up to 10 years. This notice is issued for information and engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. The Council is seeking feedback from the market to help inform its future commissioning strategy and procurement approach. The Cluster 3 market engagement event will be held on 7 May, 11:00-12:00 via Microsoft Teams. The session will provide an overview of the proposed scope for Cluster 3 and will cover the following indicative Lots: Lot 1 - Complex Health Needs Including medical and mental health services Lot 2 - Care and Personal Support Day-to-day support provided in the home and community Lot 3 - Behavioural Support Support to manage and reduce behaviours that challenge Lot 4 - Short Breaks Wraparound support, day services and overnight respite Lot 5 - Emergency / Crisis Support Rapid response provision to support crisis situations Lot 6 - Therapeutic Support Services Psychological, emotional and therapeutic interventions Lot 7 - Specialist Assessment Service Multi-disciplinary and specialist assessment provision Suppliers interested in attending are requested to complete and return the following form: Strategic Partnership Framework for the Commissioning of Children's Services - Fill in form via link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s2IPJ6SMY02KgP_LH2H-BDWFlU-oeiBOpkkTSNnn5wRUNDVEUkJaRjczSVJENUZSMDRRR0pVSDU5VC4u Cluster 1: Children's Social Care Services - Market Engagement Event Liverpool City Council is preparing to commission a new Strategic Partnership Framework for Children's Services, which includes Children's Social Care Services (Cluster 1). The framework will provide a continuum of care and accommodation, supporting children and young people from fostering and residential care through to independence. Its purpose is to ensure that future provision maximises independence, choice and control, best value, and long-term sustainability within the local care market. This procurement will be undertaken in line with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023. We are inviting providers to attend a Market Engagement Event, where we will outline our commissioning intentions, proposed lot structure, and anticipated procurement approach. This session will also provide an opportunity for providers to share early feedback and help shape the final specification and framework design. The proposed indicative Lots are: Lot 1 - Independent Fostering Agency Placements Including respite placements and parent and child foster placements Lot 2 - Residential Children's Homes Including solo placements, parenting assessment units, and short-term crisis provision Lot 3 - Semi-Independent Accommodation and Supported Living For care-experienced young people and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children (UASC) aged 16-18 and beyond age 18 where their asylum claim remains pending Lot 4 - Supported Lodgings The engagement event will be held on 11 June, 11:00-12:30 via Microsoft Teams. Please complete the following form to register your interest: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s2IPJ6SMY02KgP_LH2H-BDWFlU-oeiBOpkkTSNnn5wRUOTNTNzBaTFJMRDU3MzhJNkMyREdYVFFPRS4u The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is 10 June at 11:00am. The event link will be issued via email on 10 June between 15:00-17:00. Please note that your details will be captured and stored by Liverpool City Council for the purposes of this event and to gather feedback only.

### Planning Information

Market Engagement Cluster 1 Event 11/06/26 11:00 - 12:30 via Teams, please refer to Provider invitation via the following link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s2IPJ6SMY02KgP_LH2H-BDWFlU-oeiBOpkkTSNnn5wRUOTNTNzBaTFJMRDU3MzhJNkMyREdYVFFPRS4u

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048941-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 14:35 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048941-2026
- 30 Apr 2026 at 12:09 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039888-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:43 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083137-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 14:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058207-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 14:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058202-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048941-2026
  26th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039888-2026
  30th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083137-2025
  16th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058207-2025
  19th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058202-2025
  19th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s2IPJ6SMY02KgP_LH2H-BDWFlU-oeiBOpkkTSNnn5wRUNDVEUkJaRjczSVJENUZSMDRRR0pVSDU5VC4u
- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s2IPJ6SMY02KgP_LH2H-BDWFlU-oeiBOpkkTSNnn5wRUOTNTNzBaTFJMRDU3MzhJNkMyREdYVFFPRS4u
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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