Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-0942-7300-939e-d35b51528646/northamptonshire-childrens-trust-independent-fostering-agency-and-childrens

awarded GB open procedure

# Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care Framework

[Northamptonshire Children's Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northamptonshire-childrens-trust)

Estimated value

£144,000,000

Published

29 Sept 2022

Deadline

Closed

29 Jun 2022

## Who can bid

- Split into 2 lots

    You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver.
- Sets up a framework

    Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Health and social work services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0341a2-2022-09-29T11:00:12+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0341a2-2022-09-29T11:00:12+01:00)

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