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Provision of a Residential Children's Home

Torfaen County Borough Council

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22 Mar 2024 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Torfaen County Borough Council has initiated a tender for the provision of a Residential Children’s Home service in Torfaen. The aim is to commission exceptional care and support for vulnerable children, prioritizing their well-being and development. The tender, with an estimated value of GBP 2,000,000, falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. The contract involves accommodating 2 children in a 3-bedroom bungalow with additional accommodation options. The tender submission deadline is set for April 24, 2024, with the contract starting on September 2, 2024. Potential bidders need to adhere to specific service quality criteria and commitments towards children's welfare.

This tender by Torfaen County Borough Council presents an opportunity for service providers committed to offering not-for-profit care services to children. Businesses specializing in social work services, welfare services for children, and social work services with accommodation are well-suited to compete. Bidders must be prepared to align with the Welsh Government's Eliminate Profit Programme goals by 2027. The contract period allows for extensions of up to 24 months. This opportunity calls for organisations dedicated to creating a secure and nurturing environment for children in need, rather than profit-driven motives, ensuring the highest standards of care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Residential Children's Home

Notice Description

Provision of residential Children's Home Service Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking to commission a residential children's home service as part of its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional care and support to vulnerable children. The focus of this service will be rooted in the "Eliminate" agenda, emphasising the elimination of profit-driven motives in favour of prioritising the well-being, development, and prospects of children in need. The selected Service Provider must operate as a not-for-profit organisation or be willing to commit to the following, a) A commitment to converting to a not-for -profit model, in line with Welsh Government Eliminate Profit Programme, by the deadline of 2027. b) A willingness to work towards transitioning the running and registration of the home by 2027 to the Local Authority The primary goal is to create a nurturing and secure environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and psychological growth of the children in residence. The contract specification underscores the importance of a service provider's dedication to the welfare of the children and their holistic development, ensuring that financial considerations do not compromise the quality of care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Through this service, Torfaen County Borough Council seeks to collaboratively create a supportive haven that enriches the lives of these children and contributes positively to their overall life trajectories. The home is a 3-bedroom detached bungalow with a large garden. The bungalow will accommodate 2 children on a residential basis. It has an additional one-bedroom, self-contained annex to the side, which will be used flexibly as move-on from the main bungalow, safer accommodation or respite. The property has undergone a full structural renovation by the landlord, Melin Homes and Communities. Refurbished with hardwearing and robust fixtures and fittings designed around the potential needs of the children who will live there. The property is located a in a quiet residential area of Torfaen, close to shops, public transport links and other amenities. Tenderers are advised that the maximum fee the Local Authority is willing to pay per placement GBP4500 per week All tenderers will be required to submit 2 separate costs; A)total annual core costs for the running of the 2-bedroom bungalow, excluding rent/mortgage, utilities and maintenance costs, using the cost schedule provided b)total annual core costs for the running of the 1-bedroom annex, excluding rent/mortgage, utilities and maintenance costs, using the cost schedule provided c)Spot hourly cost for the delivery of additional staffing.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further period of up to 24 months in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044ba2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009346-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Torfaen County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPOOL
Postcode
NP4 6YB
Postcode Area
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys
Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Pontypool Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

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