Tender

Contract for the Management and Operation of Four Children's Homes Owned by St Helens Borough Council

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 15:41

Tender Notice
Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St. Helens Borough Council has issued an Invitation To Tender (ITT) for the management and operation of four children's homes located in St. Helens, England. The contract spans three years, starting on 13th November 2024, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with a total contract value estimated at £1.9 million. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure (above threshold). Key dates to note include the tender period closing on 18th October 2024 at noon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in children's residential care services, particularly those with experience in staffing and operating such facilities. The service requirements align with the National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to provide round-the-clock care. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality, consistent care, even during statutory holidays, will find this tender highly conducive to showcasing their capabilities and expanding their operations within the social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Management and Operation of Four Children's Homes Owned by St Helens Borough Council

Notice Description

St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of 4 properties in children's residential home in the borough of St. Helens . This ITT is split into 4 Lot's one for each property. The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension. The service provided will be available at all times (including statutory holidays) during the term of the Contact, and will include the provision of an appropriate staffing model with a waking night or sleep-in staff (depending on the child's needs) in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes. Unless formally agreed otherwise, the Notice period for the contract will be 6 months if a child is in placement, or 3 months if no child is in placement, from when the Notice is served.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15a8643e-888a-42fa-820c-05af5e513105
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a8c4110-3461-4f18-84f7-0d154bc239fb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2024 - 14 Nov 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

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