Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Thurrock Council
Grays
RM17 6SL
Contact
K Mason
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH32 - Thurrock
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1581
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
Thurrock Residential Care Homes for Children – Market Engagement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Thurrock Council’s Children’s Services wants to partner with experienced providers to deliver high-quality, Ofsted-registered residential care homes for children in Thurrock.In support of this, we are holding a market engagement event to discuss the Council’s need for homes for children close to Thurrock, potential block purchases, development of therapeutic homes and development of best practice. This event will provide an overview of our requirements and an opportunity for providers to collaborate with us to design an effective local approach.The event will be held on 14th October 2024, from 9:30am to 1:00pm at The Beehive in Thurrock.If you are interested in attending the engagement event and exploring this opportunity, please confirm your attendance though the In-Tend correspondence facility, including the names of those attending. Access In-Tend through the below link:https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1581
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH32 - Thurrock
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Thurrock Council’s Children’s Services wants to partner with experienced providers to deliver high-quality, Ofsted-registered residential care homes for children in Thurrock.In support of this, we are holding a market engagement event to discuss the Council’s need for homes for children close to Thurrock, potential block purchases, development of therapeutic homes and development of best practice. This event will provide an overview of our requirements and an opportunity for providers to collaborate with us to design an effective local approach.The event will be held on 14th October 2024, from 9:30am to 1:00pm at The Beehive in Thurrock.The event will:• Provide an overview of Thurrock Council’s current and future need for children’s homes.• Consider different models including block purchases and soft block purchase.• Gather feedback from providers about how to work more effectively together.• Consider how best to meet local needs and how therapeutic provision could contribute.• Explore how we can work together to ensure the best outcomes for children in our care.Thurrock Council is initially seeking providers who wish to develop a mutually beneficial partnership with Thurrock Council in order to meet the needs of local children who need residential care.If you are interested in attending the engagement event and exploring this opportunity, please confirm your attendance though the In-Tend correspondence facility, including the names of those attending. Access In-Tend through the below link:https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1581We look forward to discussing how we can work together to support Thurrock’s children in need of residential care.This notice is an initial market engagement exercise and does not constitute a commitment by Thurrock Council to any procurement or contractual arrangement at this stage.
two.2.14) Additional information
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1581
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 September 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No