Award

Management and Operation of a Children's Residential Home in St Helens, The Grove

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Award

25 Apr 2025 at 13:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Management and Operation of a Children's Residential Home in St Helens, The Grove" was managed by St Helens Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom. This process, categorised under "Other community, social and personal services," has reached the Award stage as of April 2025. Initially slated to start on 13th December 2024, the contracting process faced challenges as no suitable tenders were received in the earlier rounds. Consequently, a decision was made to award the contract directly to The Children's Home Company without a prior competitive call, under the limited procurement method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those equipped to manage residential care settings. Although this process culminated in a direct award, similar future opportunities might be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet specific service requirements for local authorities. Businesses within the locality of UKD71 in the North West of England will find geographic proximity advantageous, allowing them to deliver services effectively and build strong collaborations with local councils like St Helens.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management and Operation of a Children's Residential Home in St Helens, The Grove

Notice Description

Management and Operation of a Children's Residential Home The Grove

Lot Information

Lot 1

Management and Operation of a Children's Residential The Grove

Options: 3+1+1 contract start date 13th December 2024

Procurement Information

Following two rounds of the tender exercise to operate the home formerly known as The Grove, it was not possible to make an award as no provider met the Council's required tests. As such, a review of the position was undertaken and further consideration held with providers, the culmination of which was a recommendation from the Project Board to progress to a direct contract award to The Children's Home Company.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017064-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
peter smith
Contact Email
peter.smith@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CHILDRENS HOME

Further Information

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