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 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Borough Council invites tenders for the management and operation of four children's homes across the borough. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is categorised under health and social work services (CPV: 85000000). The contract, divided into four lots, each corresponding to a separate property, aims to ensure 24/7 operation, including during statutory holidays, with appropriate staffing models tailored to children's needs. This tender follows an open procedure and requires electronic submissions by 18th October 2024, with the contract award commencing on 21st October 2024. The contract will last three years with potential extensions of up to an additional two years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in children's residential care services to expand their operations. Companies with experience in managing residential care, staffing solutions, and compliance with the National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes are particularly well-suited for this tender. Providing comprehensive care and staffing models, including waking night or sleep-in staff, could facilitate growth and reputational enhancement in the sector. In addition, regional businesses capable of managing multiple properties and offering continuous service coverage will find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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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 multiple children's residential home in the borough of St. Helens under 4 lots for 4 different properties. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Property 1

St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of multiple children's residential home in the borough of St. Helens under Lot 1 for property 1. 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.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension.

Lot 2 - Property 2

St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of multiple children's residential home in the borough of St. Helens under Lot 2 for property 2. 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.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension.

Lot 3 - Property 3

St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of multiple children's residential home in the borough of St. Helens under Lot 3 for property 3. 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.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension.

Lot 4 - Property 4

St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of multiple children's residential home in the borough of St. Helens under Lot 4 for property 4. 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.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049b3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029581-2024
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Eloise Patten
Contact Email
eloise.patten@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

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