Published date: 29 April 2022
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Procurement reference
Northamptonshire Children's Trust Placements for Children in Care
Published date
29 April 2022
Closing date
25 May 2022
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) are pleased to advised they will be reopening their framework for the provision of Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care. NCT welcome the opportunity to share further information on this with you at our online event.
The Framework Agreement is split into two 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 social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and low level disability
- Category 2.3 - Specialist - Children with a disability and complex health needs
NCT is especially looking to increase the amount of providers who have the skills, experience and interest in supporting children within the specialist categories, with a particular focus on;
- Parent and baby fostering arrangements
- Long term solo or dual children's homes
There will be one virtual event held on Wednesday 25th May 2022 from 9.30am to 12 noon that will provide an overview of our needs and tender process.
Please register your interest at sufficiency@nctrust.co.uk and a Microsoft Teams invitation will be forwarded to you.
If you are not currently an Ofsted registered provider, do still come along to find out more.
The tender opportunity is expected to be available from week commencing Monday 6th June 2022.
We look forward to seeing you at the event. To find out more about NCT please visit Northamptonshire Children's Trust (nctrust.co.uk)
About the buyer
Contact name
Northamptonshire Children's Trust
Address
One Angel Square
NORTHAMTPON
NN11ED
England
Website
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Closing date: 25 May 2022