# Provider Event - Northamptonshire Children's Trust \(NCT\) New Dynamic Purchasing System \(DPS\) for the provision of Independent Fostering Agencies and Children Homes for Children in our Care

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [North Northamptonshire Council](/buyers/north-northamptonshire-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 4 August 2023
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: c3b2cbb3-fbc4-44a4-aa7e-153c88165632-666980
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73f46e80-4cf1-4b76-8a57-ede29f9d235a

## Description

PROVIDER EVENT 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 Northamptonshire Children's Trust \(NCT\) are pleased to advise they will be going out to tender for a new DPS for the provision of Independent Fostering Agencies and Children Homes for children in our care\. This will form part of an overarching approach to provide homes to ensure children in our care have a place that is safe and suitable for their individual needs, where they are supported by people who care for them and about them to achieve their full potential, develop resilience, enjoy good health and wellbeing and develop into adulthood\. This will replace the current framework for Independent Fostering Agencies and Children Homes ending in January 2024\. Therefore, all providers of Independent Fostering Agencies and Children Homes are invited to this event and to apply to the DPS Agreement\. There will be two identical virtual events, led by Commissioning and Procurement colleagues, to discuss the tender process\. These events will be held on: • Friday 1st September 2023 from 10\.00am-12\.00pm • Friday 1st September 2023 from 2\.00pm-4\.00pm Please complete the form below to register your attendance https://forms\.office\.com/e/TNmXirKpCD The tender opportunity is expected to be available from early September 2023 We look forward to seeing you at the event\. To find out more about NCT please visit Northamptonshire Children's Trust \(nctrust\.co\.uk\)\. Additional information: Please complete the form below to register your attendance https://forms\.office\.com/e/TNmXirKpCD

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b2cbb3-fbc4-44a4-aa7e-153c88165632-666980)