Provision of Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire
Awarded 04 Aug 2022
Awarded04 Aug 2022
Value£144,000,000.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 9mo ago1y 6mo term
Awarded 4 Aug 2022Expired 31 Jan 2024
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North Northamptonshire Council awarded a contract to ARGF LIMITED, 3BN Care Ltd, Alpha Health & Social Care Services Ltd, Barnardo's Central Region, BARUCH YOUNG PEOPLE SERVICES LTD, BERRY GIFFORD LTD, Dwell-In Group of Companies Ltd, and GATEWAY HOUSING SERVICES for the provision of independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire.
The Framework Agreement is split into two Lots: Lot 1 for Independent Fostering Agency placements (Standard and Specialist categories) and Lot 2 for Children's Homes placements (Standard, Specialist for children with complex SEMH needs and low level disability, and Specialist for children with a disability and complex health needs).
The contract value is £144,000,000.
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Provision of Independent Fostering Agency and Children's Homes Placements for Children in Care in Northamptonshire
Won by ARGF LIMITED,3BN Care Ltd,Alpha Health & Social Care Services Ltd,Barnardo's Central Region,BARUCH YOUNG PEOPLE SERVICES LTD,BERRY GIFFORD LTD,Dwell-In Group of Companies Ltd,GATEWAY HOUSING SERVICES LIMITED,Pelican Care Group Ltd,QUALITY FOSTERING LTD,The Encounter Group · North Northamptonshire Council
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