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HCC 09/24 - Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for one (1) child/ young person aged 7-18 with highly challenging behaviour and complex needs at No.1 Icknield - AWARD

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN'S SERVICES

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20 Feb 2026 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council - Children's Services has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of residential placements to Kelwel Care Limited. This procurement process falls under the industry category of health and social work services, specifically targeting welfare services for children and young people. The contract, valued at £16,943,414, was initiated using an open procedure and follows the completion stage of the procurement lifecycle. Located in Hertfordshire, East of England, the residential service will cater to children aged 7-18 with highly challenging behaviour and complex needs. The contract period is set to commence on 10th November 2025 and will conclude on 9th November 2027, offering sufficient time for the delivery of services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in health and social work services for young people. Businesses with a focus on welfare services, social work services, and social work accommodation would be best suited to this procurement. Hertfordshire County Council's engagement in opening up procurement to SMEs enhances competitive opportunities, encouraging smaller businesses to participate in delivering specialised care settings. Through this contract, businesses can leverage their expertise to expand their operations and establish a presence within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC 09/24 - Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for one (1) child/ young person aged 7-18 with highly challenging behaviour and complex needs at No.1 Icknield - AWARD

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council went out for the procurement for The Provision of Residential Placements for one (1) child/ young person aged 7-18 with highly challenging behaviour and complex needs at No.1 Icknield. This contract was awarded to was awarded to Kelwel Care Homes Ltd Fina A Tender Award Notice Number: 2026/S 000-015781

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978e7981-abf4-4dd2-a9ba-4f6ee6aedf21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,943,414 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KELWEL CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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