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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement

CCS072 Children in Care (D2N2) - Residential Placements

Awarded to 5AB CARE LTD, A&M CARE SOLUTIONS LTD, ACTION FOR CHILDREN +27 more

Nottinghamshire County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 14 August 2025
Deadline
Closed 30 September 2025

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Overview

Derbyshire County Council and three partner councils (Derby City, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire County) have established a framework agreement with 30 residential care providers to supply placements for children in care across the D2N2 region. The framework, awarded on 23 January 2026, supports approximately 427 looked-after children and young people in OFSTED-registered children's homes, with providers required to deliver good and outstanding quality, stable, and locally-based placements.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 August 2025
Questions by
18 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Award outcome

Award date
23 January 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2034
Winners
  • 5AB CARE LTD
  • A&M CARE SOLUTIONS LTD
  • ACTION FOR CHILDREN
  • ARC HD SERVICES LIMITED
  • ASPRIS CARE CENTRAL LIMITED
  • BLUE MOUNTAIN HOMES LTD.
  • BRIDGEWATER CHILDREN'S CARE SERVICES LTD
  • CALORDOMUS CARE LIMITED
  • DOVE ADOLESCENT SERVICES LIMITED
  • ESLAND NORTH LIMITED
  • FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LIMITED
  • HALLAM24 HEALTHCARE LTD
  • HOMES FOR SUPPORT LTD
  • HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
  • KEYS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • Keys Childcare Limited
  • LIBERTY MAZE HOUSING LIMITED
  • NEXT CHAPTER CHILDRENS CARE LIMITED
  • PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS II LIMITED
  • PATHWAY CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • PRESTIGE ADOLESCENT CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED
  • PRIORITY CARE SERVICES LIMITED
  • REAL CARE SUPPORT LIMITED
  • REVIVE SOCIAL CARE LIMITED
  • RUBY LODGE LIMITED
  • SKYLIGHT 21 HOMES LTD
  • T-JUNCTION CHILDRENS SERVICES LTD
  • THE CALDECOTT FOUNDATION LIMITED
  • TOTAL CARE MATTERS LTD
  • TREEHOUSE CARE FOSTERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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  1. Contract

    29 June 2026

  2. Contract

    30 January 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    14 August 2025

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