Published date: 7 October 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 6 November 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£144,000,000

Procurement reference

LGSS001-DN436534-08960780

Published date

7 October 2019

Closing date

6 November 2019

Contract start date

1 February 2020

Contract end date

31 January 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Northamptonshire County Council (Children First Northamptonshire) is commissioning the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire. 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.

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About the buyer

Contact name

LGSS Procurement Team

Address

One Angel Square
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
England

Email

Contracts@Milton-keynes.gov.uk

Website

https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/