Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c32-fdbb-731c-84f8-d39b44c99e46/east-midlands-regional-childrens-framework-agreement awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # East Midlands Regional Children's Framework Agreement [Northamptonshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northamptonshire-county-council) Estimated value £500,000,000 Published 14 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 21 Sept 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Northamptonshire County Council, on behalf of the East Midlands Regional Children's Framework Agreement (EMRCF) Consortium, wishes to invite Tenders for the provision of Children's Homes and Fostering Services Placements for Children and Young People. The EMRCF Consortium includes the following local authorities: o Derby City Council o Derbyshire County Council o Leicestershire County Council o Northamptonshire County Council o Nottingham City Council o Nottinghamshire County Council o Rutland County Council The Services for the EMRCF Framework Agreement to be provided have been categorised into two (2) Lots and split into Categories, which are described in terms of complexity and risk for each Child or Young Person's individual needs. The Lots are split as follows: - Lot 1 Children's Homes o Category 1.1 Standard Children's Homes Emotional Behaviour Difficulties (EBD) Provision o Category 1.2 Specialist Children's Homes Emotional Behaviour Difficulties (EBD) Provision o Category 1.3 Specialist Children's Homes Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) with challenging behaviour - non Learning Difficulties (LD) or low level LD o Category 1.4 Specialist Children's Homes Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) with challenging behaviour - moderate or severe LD o Category 1.5 Specialist Children's Homes Complex Health Needs - Lot 2 Fostering Services o Category 2.1 Standard Fostering Provision o Category 2.2 Specialist Fostering Provision o Category 2.3 Specialist Fostering Disabilities o Category 2.4 Specialist Fostering Complex Health Needs Potential Providers can supply Services for one or more Lots and Categories and will be expected to set out in their Tenders how they will deliver the Services they apply for, with reference to the Specification. The light touch regime (LTR) applies to the services under the EMRCF framework agreement as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015, This EMRCF Framework Agreement was originally set up in February 2016 for four (4) years and is being re-opened on an annual basis to allow new Providers to be added to the Framework Agreement or existing Providers to apply for additional Lots, Categories or Provisions. Full details of how to complete and submit an ITT are available on the Northampton County Council's LGSS eSourcing system (Due North). URL: [lgssprocurementportal.co.uk](https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/) ### Contract Reference number: DN119587 If assistance is required regarding the use of the LGSS e-Tendering portal, please contact the due north help desk on: ### T: +44 330 005 0352 ### E: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com The Tender closes at 12Noon on 21st September, 2017. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/013158e2-cb1b-4fbb-a77e-92c029edb2a9) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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