D2N2 Children in Care Framework 2026 - Soft Market Testing

Description

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.

Official publications

• CST025-183 Provision of Apprenticeship (Production Chef Level 3)
  Published: 14 October 2026
• CST025-181 Provision of Apprenticeship (Chartered Manager Degree Level 6)
  Published: 13 October 2026
• CCS081 Accredited Youth Worker Qualifications - Local Youth Transformation Programme
  Published: 12 January 2026
• PLACE626H Q4 2025 Roadstone - Stacey Asphalt Ltd
  Published: 9 January 2026
• PLACE626H Q4 2025 Roadstone - Tarmac Trading Ltd
  Published: 9 January 2026
• PLACE089BO-H Mini Competitions for Road Schemes
  Published: 9 January 2026
• PLACE626H Q4 2025 Roadstone - CEMEX
  Published: 8 January 2026
• PLACE626H Q4 2025 Roadstone - Dragon Asphalt
  Published: 8 January 2026
• PLACE626H Q4 2025 Roadstone - Holcim UK Ltd
  Published: 8 January 2026
• PLACE1010ET Adult Care Transport A01221/HP25 Newbridge Centre
  Published: 5 January 2026

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