What is the opportunity?
Derbyshire County Council uses the SProc.Net portal for its Care Homes Brokerage system. This system enables Care Home providers who meet contracted criteria to express an interest in eligible care home placements in a fair, consistent, and transparent way.
This approach supports the Care Act 2014 duty to promote a diverse, sustainable, and high-quality care market by opening access to placement opportunities and ensuring that all suitably qualified providers have equal opportunity to offer their services.
By widening access to the market, the system helps ensure that people with care and support needs in Derbyshire can exercise real choice and control over where and how their care is delivered, in line with the Care Act’s wellbeing principle.
If you are a Care Home provider and wish to join the portal, please view the walkthrough video and supporting documentation below to find out more
How to sign up as an
Approved Supplier
1 Register for an account on SProc.Net
2 Fill out an Accreditation form for Derbyshire's Care Home category
3 Submit an Enrolment form and select the types of services you can provide
Supporting Documents
To download the PDFs please click the download buttons
Benefits
Becoming an approved Care Home provider for Derbyshire County Council Brokerage system via the SProc.Net brokerage system offers several benefits
Together, these benefits support Derbyshire County Council’s duties under the Care Act 2014 to shape the care market, promote quality provision, and ensure that individuals can access care that best meets their assessed needs and desired outcomes.
Full transparency over placement opportunities in your area, supporting fairness and openness in local authority commissioning
Instant notifications of placement opportunities, enabling timely and responsive care arrangements
Opportunity to demonstrate how your service meets individual needs, preferences, and outcomes, supporting person centred care and wellbeing
Supports people’s right to choice and control by enabling providers to evidence how they can accommodate personal wishes, cultural needs, and lifestyle preferences
Access to dedicated system support, promoting consistent engagement and reducing barriers to market participation