Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) would like to invite prospective providers to complete a survey in preparation for a procurement opportunity for NCT - Personal Care and Support services (PCaS) to Children and Young People with Disabilities.
As NCT prepare to reprocure the framework for these essential services, your insights and feedback are crucial to ensuring that the new framework meets the needs of both providers and children effectively.
About the Framework
The previous framework, established under the 2020 Personal Care and Support services (PCaS) Framework contract, has been instrumental in providing high-quality care to children and young people. As we move forward, we aim to enhance the new framework by incorporating your valuable experiences and suggestions. This will help the Trust create a more responsive, efficient, and supportive system for all stakeholders involved.
Please take a few moments to complete the survey in the link below. Your feedback will directly influence the development of the new framework, ensuring it is tailored to meet the evolving needs of our community.
https://forms.office.com/e/6RmMyTyQzG
Thank you for your continued dedication and support to the children and young people of Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) would like to invite providers to attend one of two upcoming online engagement events to learn more about the forthcoming procurement of a new Personal Care and Support (PCAS) Framework for children and young people with disabilities, and how to apply.
Event Details:
We are offering two identical online sessions to maximise accessibility. Providers only need to attend one of the following:
• Session 1: 23rd July 2025, 1:30pm to 5pm
• Session 2: 25th July 2025, 9:30am to 1pm
• Format: Online (Microsoft Teams - link will be shared upon registration)
Purpose of the Event:
This engagement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to:
• Share early information about the new PCAS Framework
• Gather provider feedback to help shape the procurement approach
• Promote transparency and equal access to the opportunity
• Support market readiness and innovation
• Share guidance on using Tender systems
Procurement Timeline:
We anticipate publishing the tender in Autumn 2025.
In the meantime, there will be interim arrangements prior to the launch of the new framework. For more information please contact Sufficiency@nctrust.co.uk.
How to Register
To attend either session, please complete the following Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/e/HrKj9yCY60
Additional Information
• Both sessions will cover the same content.
• Participation in this event will not influence the outcome of any future procurement.
• A summary of the engagement will be published to ensure transparency.