D2N2 Children in Care Framework 2026 - Soft Market Testing
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Derbyshire County Council is leading the planning stage for the D2N2 Children in Care Framework 2026, classified under social work and related services (CPV 85300000). This procurement process involves a collaborative effort from four authorities: Derbyshire, Derby City, Nottinghamshire, and Nottingham City. The current framework, which began in February 2020, will expire on January 31st, 2026, with the new framework commencing on February 1st, 2026.
A key milestone in the planning phase is the engagement end date on February 28th, 2025. The council aims to gather feedback from all stakeholders to contribute to the new arrangements from the outset. This tender represents significant opportunities for fostering and residential care providers to secure long-term contracts, fostering business growth within the local care sector.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in social care services are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework seeks to develop local provision for local children, promoting sustainable placements and positive outcomes. Additionally, businesses that can offer flexibility in provision and explore alternative contract models will find this tender advantageous as it aligns with the council's objectives of ensuring the right placement, location, timing, and cost for children in care.
THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Derbyshire County Council are leading on the next D2N2 Children in Care Framework which is due to commence on 1st February 2026. D2N2 is a collaboration of four authorities: Derbyshire; Derby City; Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City. The current D2N2 Children in Care framework began in February 2020 and is due to expire on January 31st 2026.
The vision and aims of the current framework will remain the same within the next framework and are as follows:
- Local provision for local children which enables sustainable placements and positive outcomes
- Right placement; right location; right time; right price
- Develop relationships with providers to encourage investment in the market locally
- We are keen to ensure all stakeholders are able contribute to the new arrangements from the outset
- Greater flexibility of provision and commissioning, and explore alternative contract models The current framework is for fostering and residential providers and this continues to be the intended purpose of the future framework too.
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