CCS011 Provision of Block Contract for Children's Residential Placements

Derbyshire County Council seeks to commission a small number of residential children's homes which offer high quality care and excellent outcomes for children in care. The number of children who live in care is rising nationally, with Derbyshire being no exception, having seen an increase of 25% during the last four years. Rates of children entering care continue to rise year on year, having increased considerably since 2020. Residential care is not the most appropriate option for many children in care, with foster...