Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Nottinghamshire County Council
County Hall, West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
UK
Contact person: Mr Joe Sardone
Telephone: +44 1159773136
E-mail: joe.sardone@nottscc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF1
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Nottingham City Council
Nottingham
UK
E-mail: Holly.Mackenzie@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF14
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Derby City Council
Derby
UK
E-mail: Katie.evans@derby.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.derby.gov.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
Derbyshire County Council
Matlock
UK
E-mail: Roz.Towers@derbyshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF1
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
D2N2 Children in Care Framework
Reference number: DN418773
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85311000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Nottinghamshire County Council have, on behalf of Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County Council, (hence forth referred to as D2N2), completed the first phase to establish a hybrid framework to provide independent fostering and residential homes placements provision, including where required out of D2N2 boundary placements.
Services that will be purchased under the framework by D2N2 will include individualised packages to meet the needs of the children and young people and include emergency, planned, short term, long term, permanent, sibling, solo, respite, parent and baby and remand placements.
The framework will remain open for new tenders for the duration of its operation. These bids will be evaluated at set intervals, which will enable the D2N2 group to take advantage of emerging capacity whenever it is available and this should minimise the use of spot contracting.
Bidders are able to tender for one or more of the following lots:
Lot 1: Independent Residential Children’s Homes, that includes, Standard Children’s and Specialist Homes;
Lot 2: Independent Fostering Agency Services, that includes, Standard Provision and Specialist Provision.
In order to address some of the shortcomings of previous frameworks, providers were asked to self-select if they are prepared to accept referrals for:
(i) emergency placements;
(ii) provision within the D2N2 foot print;
(iii) outside the D2N2 area.
This enables referrals to be limited to only those providers by specific lots and their own preference. The list of preferences will be refined over the life of the framework.
The framework has also been designed to enable the D2N2 group the ability to conduct other further competition processes, that could include block arrangements, either collaboratively or as individual authorities.
The framework has been established with an initial duration of 4-years, with an option to extend for a further two 1-year extensions, to a maximum of 6 years.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
500 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Independent Residential Children’s Homes, that includes, Standard Children’s and Specialist Homes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Independent Residential Children’s Homes, that includes, Standard Children’s and Specialist Homes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework has been established with an initial duration of 4-years, with an option to extend for a further two 1-year extensions, to a maximum of 6 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Independent Fostering Agency Services, that includes, Standard Provision and Specialist Provision
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85311300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Independent Fostering Agency Services, that includes, standard provision and specialist provision.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Financial
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework has been established with an initial duration of 4-years, with an option to extend for a further two 1-year extensions, to a maximum of 6 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 129-317414
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: D2N2 Children in Care Framework Lot 1: Independent Residential Children’s Homes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Total Care Matters Ltd
nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Treehouse Care Fostering Solutions Ltd
Grimsby
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Progressive Care
Sheffield
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Horizon Care and Education Group Ltd
Cannock
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Homes 2 Inspire Ltd
Bromley
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Acorn Care and Education Ltd
Bolton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Esland
Milford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GS Social Care Solutions Ltd
Blackburn
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Care Today
Stockport
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Keys PCE Ltd
Halesowen
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Resolute Care Ltd
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Compass Community Ltd
Loughborough
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abbey Green Therapeutic Children's Services Ltd
Leek
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CareTech Community Services Ltd
Potters Bar
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kedleston Schools
Uxbridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Mountain Homes Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quality Protects Children Ltd
Liverpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Absolute Children's services Ltd
Doncaster
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Platform Childcare Ltd
Burton upon Trent
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Priory Education Services Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Amberleigh Care
Welshpool
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chartwell Care Services
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capstone Care Provider Ltd
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jigsaw Therapeutic Care Ltd
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nottinghamshire YMCA
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Progress Care Solutions
Wolverhampton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Homes for Support Ltd
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Caldecott Foundation
Ashford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Haven Care Group Ltd
Burton On Trent
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TJunction Children's Services
Birstall
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A&M Care Solutions Ltd
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Footsteps to Futures
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
500 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2: Independent Fostering Agency Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo’s
Ilford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Acorn Fostering Services Ltd
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Swiis International Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Compass Community Ltd
Loughborough
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Parallel Parents
Stockport
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering People Ltd
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The National Fostering Agency Ltd
Uxbridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nexus Fostering
Harrow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jay Fostering
Uxbridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fusion Fostering Ltd
Yeovil
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Integrated Services Programme (ISP)
Milton Keynes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fosterplus Ltd
Milton Keynes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Regional Foster Placements
Mark
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Solutions Ltd
Bolton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Active Care Solutions Ltd
Bromsgrove
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foster Care Associates
Bromsgrove
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
By the Bridge Ltd
Hammersmith
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Adolescent and Children's Trust
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Foster Care Co-operative
Malvern
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anglia Fostering Agency Ltd
Norwich
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CareTech Community Services Ltd
Potters Bar
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Five Rivers Child Care Ltd
Salisbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orange Grove Fostercare Ltd
Milton Keynes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HOPE Fostering Services
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Treehouse Care Fostering Solutions Ltd
Grimsby
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sunbeam Fostering Agency Ltd
Slough
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Children's Family Trust
Bromsgrove
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fostering Dimensions Ltd
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Progress Care Solutions
Wolverhampton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Team Fostering
North Shields
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UK Fostering
Dartford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Credo Care Ltd
Romney Marsh
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anchor Foster Care Services
Gillingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Caldecott Foundation
Ashford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Affinity Fostering Services Ltd
Ashford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Star Fostering Ltd
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capstone Foster Care (South East) Ltd
Basingstoke
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
5 000 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
HM Courts and Tribunals Service
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/07/2020