Published date: 30 May 2022
Last edited date: 30 May 2022
This notice was replaced on 9 September 2022
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 9 September 2022)
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Value of contract
£144,000,000
Procurement reference
NNC00000207
Published date
30 May 2022
Closing date
29 June 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
5 August 2022
Contract end date
31 January 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Northamptonshire Children's Trust is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire.
Any reference to Northamptonshire County Council or Children First Northamptonshire in this opportunity shall be interpreted and applied as a reference to Northamptonshire Children's Trust Limited.
The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots:
• Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care
- Category 1.1: Standard
- Category 1.2: Specialist
• Lot 2: Children's Homes placements for Children in Care
- Category 2.1 - Standard
- Category 2.2 - Specialist - Children with complex SEMH needs and low level disability
- Category 2.3 - Specialist - Children with a disability and complex health needs
Potential Providers can apply for one or more Lots and Categories.
The Framework Agreement is advertised under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and will therefore be reopened at regular intervals.
The Council expects the Framework Agreement
to re-open annually, but it may open at other intervals at its discretion.
About the buyer
Contact name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Address
Sheerness House, 41 Meadow Road,
Kettering
NN16 8TL
England
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
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