Provision of Homes for Children and Young People in Care through Independent Fostering Arrangements and Children's Homes

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North Northamptonshire Council awarded a contract to ELITE FOSTERING LIMITED, Executive Health Limited, Cynosure Healthcare Services, Children To Prosper Limited, Action for Children Services Limited, Esland North Limited, FDR SOCIAL CARE LTD, and The Woodbridge F for the provision of homes for children and young people in care through independent fostering arrangements and children's homes.

The contract, valued at £252,000,000, was procured via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Light Touch Regime.

The DPS commenced on 1 February 2024 with an initial term of 4 years and 2 months (to 31 March 2028), with an option to extend for up to an additional 3 years (until 31 March 2031).

Services are categorised into two lots: Lot 1 – Independent Fostering Agency placements (Standard, Enhanced, Complex Needs, Emergency, Transition to Family Care from Children's Homes, Parent and Child) and Lot 2 – Children's Homes placements (Standard Homes, Specialist Homes, Complex Needs, Emergency).