Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Northamptonshire Children's Trust
Northamptonshire Children's Trust One Angel Square, Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care Framework
Reference number
NNC00000207
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £144,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care
- Category 1.1: Standard
- Category 1.2: Specialist
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Children's Homes placements for Children in Care
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• 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 need
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-015100
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
Barnardo House, Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford,
Essex
IG6 1QG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
61625
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dwell-In Group of Companies Ltd
Corby Business Centre Eismann Way
Corby
NN17 5ZB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Companies House
11089371
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QUALITY FOSTERING LTD
1st & 2nd Floors, At the rear of: 45 Russell Square, Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 5QB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
Companies House
05692706
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £144,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £144,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Children's Homes placements for Children in Care
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 August 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3BN CARE LTD
1st Floor, Office 8, Corby Business Centre, Eismann Way
Corby
NN17 5ZB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Companies House
13593385
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alpha Health & Social Care Services Ltd
Corby Business Centre Eismann Way
Corby
NN17 5ZB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Companies House
08949974
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Encounter Group
Office 7, Premier Business House, 43-45 Sander Road,
Wellingborough
NN8 4NL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Companies House
09639221
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ARGF Limited
Grosvenor House Office 1 5th Floor George Street
Corby
NN17 1QB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Companies House
07844237
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baruch YPS Ltd
OFFICE 29 CORBY BUSINESS CENTRE EISMANN WAY
CORBY
NN17 5ZB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Companies House
14066915
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Berry Gifford Ltd
Berry Gifford LTD Unit 2 Mercury Park Amber Close Tamworth
Staffordshire
B77 4PR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Companies House
09408518
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dwell-In Group of Companies Ltd
Office 24 Corby Business Centre Eismann Way
Corby
NN17 5ZB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Companies House
11089371
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gateway Housing Services
69 Far End
Northampton
NN5 5FN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Companies House
10252623
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pelican Care Group Ltd
V12, Unit H, Merlin Park, Ringtail Road
Burscough
L40 8JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
Companies House
09596207
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £144,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £144,000,000