Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Northamptonshire Children's Trust
Northamptonshire Children's Trust One Angel Square, Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
UK
E-mail: procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF24
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nctrust.co.uk/
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
Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes for Children in Care Framework
Reference number: NNC00000207
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
144 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF24
UKF25
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care
- Category 1.1: Standard
- Category 1.2: Specialist
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
Lot 2: Children's Homes placements for Children in Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF24
UKF25
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
• 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 need
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.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-015100
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care
Title: Lot 1: Independent Fostering Agency placements for Children in Care
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
61625
Barnardo House, Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford,
Essex
IG6 1QG
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dwell-In Group of Companies Ltd
11089371
Corby Business Centre Eismann Way
Corby
NN17 5ZB
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QUALITY FOSTERING LTD
05692706
1st & 2nd Floors, At the rear of: 45 Russell Square, Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 5QB
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 144 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Children's Homes placements for Children in Care
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/08/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3BN CARE LTD
13593385
1st Floor, Office 8, Corby Business Centre, Eismann Way
Corby
NN17 5ZB
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alpha Health & Social Care Services Ltd
08949974
Corby Business Centre Eismann Way
Corby
NN17 5ZB
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Encounter Group
09639221
Office 7, Premier Business House, 43-45 Sander Road,
Wellingborough
NN8 4NL
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ARGF Limited
07844237
Grosvenor House Office 1 5th Floor George Street
Corby
NN17 1QB
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baruch YPS Ltd
14066915
OFFICE 29 CORBY BUSINESS CENTRE EISMANN WAY
CORBY
NN17 5ZB
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Berry Gifford Ltd
09408518
Berry Gifford LTD Unit 2 Mercury Park Amber Close Tamworth
Staffordshire
B77 4PR
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dwell-In Group of Companies Ltd
11089371
Office 24 Corby Business Centre Eismann Way
Corby
NN17 5ZB
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gateway Housing Services
10252623
69 Far End
Northampton
NN5 5FN
UK
NUTS: UKF24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pelican Care Group Ltd
09596207
V12, Unit H, Merlin Park, Ringtail Road
Burscough
L40 8JY
UK
NUTS: UKD47
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 144 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/09/2022