Tender

Residential Children's Home Service

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2024 at 14:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking services in the welfare industry category, particularly for Residential Children's Home Service. This contract involves the operation of 'Fenny House' in Bletchley, an Ofsted-registered Children's Home providing care for up to two young people with complex needs. Situated in the South East of the United Kingdom, the procurement follows an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The tender process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 12 noon, 17 January 2025. The contract is anticipated to start on 1 July 2025 and run until 30 June 2028.

Businesses specialising in welfare and social work services have a significant opportunity to expand through this tender. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs capable of handling complex care needs. The process is designed to be accessible, with detailed tender documents available online. Successful bidders will gain a steady, long-term engagement with Milton Keynes City Council, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their service delivery in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential Children's Home Service

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Residential Children's Home Service. The contract is to commission an external provider to operate a residential children's home, utilising the Council's property 'Fenny House' in Bletchley. It will be Ofsted-registered Children's Home offering care for up to 2 Young People with complex needs. The procurement is being run under Light Touch Regime. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 noon; 17 January 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f582009-d396-408b-802b-130c782d52b9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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