Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Northamptonshire Council
Sheerness House, 41 Meadow Road
KETTERING
NN168TL
Contact
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3001263000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF25 - North 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 for the Provision of Homes for Children and Young People in our Care Independent Fostering Arrangements and Children's Homes
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 (hereafter referred to as the "Children's Trust") is re-opening their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of this requirement.
This specification covers providing Homes for Children and Young People in Our Care, Independent Fostering Arrangements and Children's Homes.
The primary role of Independent Fostering Arrangements and Children's Homes is to provide homes to ensure children in our care have a place that is safe and suitable for their individual needs, where they are supported by people who care for them and about them to achieve their full potential, develop resilience, enjoy good health and wellbeing and develop into adulthood.
The Children's Trust previously set up the DPS which commenced on 1st February 2024 with an initial term of 4 years and 2 months (i.e. to 31st March 2028), with an option to extend for up to an additional 3 years (until 31st March 2031).
Services will be categorised by the following lots that are described further in the specification:
Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care
- Category 1.1 - Standard
- Category 1.2 - Enhanced
- Category 1.3 - Complex Needs
- Category 1.4 - Emergency
- Category 1.5 - Transition to Family Care from Children's Homes
- Category 1.6 - Parent and Child
Lot 2: Children's Homes placements for Children in Care
- Category 2.1 - Standard Homes
- Category 2.2 - Specialist Homes
- Category 2.3 - Complex Needs
- Category 2.4 - Emergency
Potential Providers can apply for one or more Lots and Categories.
Please note: this contract originally started on 1st February 2024.
The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this DPS, as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
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: £252,000,000
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
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Northamptonshire Children's Trust (hereafter referred to as the "Children's Trust") is re-opening their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of this requirement.
This specification covers providing Homes for Children and Young People in Our Care, Independent Fostering Arrangements and Children's Homes.
The primary role of Independent Fostering Arrangements and Children's Homes is to provide homes to ensure children in our care have a place that is safe and suitable for their individual needs, where they are supported by people who care for them and about them to achieve their full potential, develop resilience, enjoy good health and wellbeing and develop into adulthood.
The Children's Trust previously set up the DPS which commenced on 1st February 2024 with an initial term of 4 years and 2 months (i.e. to 31st March 2028), with an option to extend for up to an additional 3 years (until 31st March 2031).
Services will be categorised by the following lots that are described further in the specification:
Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care
- Category 1.1 - Standard
- Category 1.2 - Enhanced
- Category 1.3 - Complex Needs
- Category 1.4 - Emergency
- Category 1.5 - Transition to Family Care from Children's Homes
- Category 1.6 - Parent and Child
Lot 2: Children's Homes placements for Children in Care
- Category 2.1 - Standard Homes
- Category 2.2 - Specialist Homes
- Category 2.3 - Complex Needs
- Category 2.4 - Emergency
Potential Providers can apply for one or more Lots and Categories.
Please note: this contract originally started on 1st February 2024.
The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this DPS, as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
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
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Northamptonshire Children's Trust (hereafter referred to as the "Children's Trust") is re-opening their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply of services in respect of this requirement.
This specification covers providing Homes for Children and Young People in Our Care, Independent Fostering Arrangements and Children's Homes.
The primary role of Independent Fostering Arrangements and Children's Homes is to provide homes to ensure children in our care have a place that is safe and suitable for their individual needs, where they are supported by people who care for them and about them to achieve their full potential, develop resilience, enjoy good health and wellbeing and develop into adulthood.
The Children's Trust previously set up the DPS which commenced on 1st February 2024 with an initial term of 4 years and 2 months (i.e. to 31st March 2028), with an option to extend for up to an additional 3 years (until 31st March 2031).
Services will be categorised by the following lots that are described further in the specification:
Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care
- Category 1.1 - Standard
- Category 1.2 - Enhanced
- Category 1.3 - Complex Needs
- Category 1.4 - Emergency
- Category 1.5 - Transition to Family Care from Children's Homes
- Category 1.6 - Parent and Child
Lot 2: Children's Homes placements for Children in Care
- Category 2.1 - Standard Homes
- Category 2.2 - Specialist Homes
- Category 2.3 - Complex Needs
- Category 2.4 - Emergency
Potential Providers can apply for one or more Lots and Categories.
Please note: this contract originally started on 1st February 2024.
The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this DPS, as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-015657
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ELITE FOSTERING LIMITED
1 GORSEY WAY, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL
WALSALL
WS9 0EQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG38 - Walsall
Companies House
11121166
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £252,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Executive Health Limited
96 Brownshill Green Road Coventry, CV6 2DT
Coventry
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG33 - Coventry
Companies House
10640329
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £252,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cynosure Healthcare Services
Office S11 Moulton Park Business Centre, Red House Road
Northampton, NN3 6AQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Companies House
09279415
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £252,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Children To Prosper Limited
71 Knowl Piece, Wilbury Way, Hitchin SG4 0TY
Hitchin SG4 0TY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Companies House
12593434
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £252,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Action for Children Services Limited
3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford WD18 8AG
Watford WD18 8AG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Companies House
2332388
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £252,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Esland North Limited
Suite 1, Riverside Business Centre Foundry Lane Milford Belper Derbyshire DE56 0RN
Derbyshire DE56 0RN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House
04181878
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £252,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FDR SOCIAL CARE LTD
UNIT F5, BARRATTS HOUSE, KINGSTHORPE ROAD NORTHAMPTON NN2 6EZ
NORTHAMPTON NN2 6EZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Companies House
12366509
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £252,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Woodbridge Family Centre Family Residential Assessment Ltd
Suite G04 1 Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London, England, WC2A 1HR
London, England, WC2A 1HR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
12460526
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £252,000,000