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CCS034 Children In Care Provision (D2N2) - Fostering Placements

Derbyshire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Derbyshire County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Matlock, UKF13, DE4 3AG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk

Buyer Name: Derby City Council

Buyer Address: The Council House - Corporation Street, Derby, UKF11, DE1 2FS, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@derby.gov.uk

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Buyer Name: Nottingham City Council

Buyer Address: Loxley House, Nottingham, UKF14, NG2 3NG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Buyer Name: Nottinghamshire County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Loughborough Road, Nottingham, UKF16, NG2 7QP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: prpc@nottscc.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
150000000.0 GBP
Gross: 150000000 GBP
Published
11 Aug 2025, 14:29
Deadline
30 Sep 2025, 10:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This is a Framework opportunity for all OFSTED registered Fostering providers to support the D2N2 (Derbyshire, Derby City, Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Councils) collaborative in delivery of good quality, stable and local placements to our Children in Care. Together D2N2 represent: 1772 children and young people 0-18 years in Foster Care. D2N2 is working together to optimise the commissioning of placement provision for their children in care and want to continue to develop new local arrangements as sought on the D2N2 framework 2020-2026. There is a continuing ambition for a collaborative approach, meeting the needs of all stakeholders including children and young people, providers and placing local authorities. D2N2 has worked together for some time in relation to our provision of fostering placements for Children in Care. Through this connection D2N2 recognised shared challenges, gaps in provision and common needs amongst the collective Children in Care population, and the need of a combined approach and closer coordination across our area.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047713-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 150,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2034-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (35%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (5%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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