Personal Care and Support Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities (2026-2029)

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.