Tender

24068 CCC Children's External Placement DPS Mini Comp for CCC Children's External Placements (CEP) - London Road

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a residential service for children in care, located at the London Road property in Harston, Cambridgeshire. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is governed by the Children's Homes (England) Regulations Act of 2015. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and follows a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Notable dates include a tender period ending on 7th October 2025 and a contract period commencing on 1st December 2025, concluding on 30th November 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £7.28 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those experienced in providing innovative residential services for children with complex needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The project demands a commitment to surpassing statutory requirements, offering a platform for growth and collaboration with a reputable public authority. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality care and demonstrating continuous improvement will be well-suited for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

24068 CCC Children's External Placement DPS Mini Comp for CCC Children's External Placements (CEP) - London Road

Notice Description

1.2 Cambridgeshire County Council (The "Authority") wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a Cambridgeshire based Children in Care Residential service. The need is underpinned by the contractual requirements of the The Children's Homes (England) Regulations Act of 2015. The Service Provider is expected to exceed the values and requirements of the act through innovative care and to be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement through the internal quality assurance procedures for the service. The delivery of the service will be consistent with the Home's Statement of Purpose and in line with registration requirements. The proposed property is based in Harston, Cambridgeshire and is hereby known as the London Road property. It is an existing 4-bedroom Council property and is intended to offer solo placements for children assessed as needing to live in an environment without other children, with the flexibility to care up to two (2) Children with high and complex needs who can be appropriately matched to live together.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e123e7b0-bb9e-4e49-981b-4dfb5986f032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f650035-a58b-4218-97ac-ab8bb6312759
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marcus.wood@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
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
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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