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WCC Block contract for Residential Care Services for children and young people up to age of 18 years

Warwickshire County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 13:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Feb 2026 at 15:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 15:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 16:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is advancing in the procurement process for a block contract titled "WCC Block contract for Residential Care Services for children and young people up to age of 18 years". This process aims to replace the existing contract on 7th May 2026 and will be implemented using an open procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure. The project falls under the welfare services for children and young people category, focusing on delivery within Warwickshire (UKG13). The procurement process follows the light-touch regime, and engagement with suppliers is conducted through the e-tendering system (In-Tend Warwickshire County Council). The significant dates to note include the procurement initiation date on 19th November 2025, with submissions required by 12:00 on 19th December 2025, and a projected award date by 6th March 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in children's residential care services, providing a foundation for long-term stability and financial growth. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality, therapeutic residential care that supports wellbeing and education will be well-placed to compete. The tender invites providers capable of accommodating children within Warwickshire, maintaining community ties, and adhering to strict regulatory standards. It particularly benefits larger enterprises, while also acknowledging SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring diversity in the service provider landscape. The procurement process encourages innovative approaches and collaboration, offering options for further expansion through additional placements or adaptations due to emerging needs and contract risks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC Block contract for Residential Care Services for children and young people up to age of 18 years

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is seeking to commission a Children's residential care provider within Warwickshire to deliver a 6-bed block arrangement across 3 nominated local homes for children and young people (CYP) with a diverse range of needs. The aim of this contract is to ensure high-quality, stable, and therapeutic residential care that promotes positive outcomes, emotional wellbeing, and long-term stability. WCC is seeking to put in place a new block contracting arrangement for residential services for Children in Care and to replace the existing Warwickshire block contract from 7th May 2026.The new arrangements will fulfil WCC's sufficiency duty and enable WCC to achieve and ensure: * Meeting statutory duties under the Children Act1989 and the Sufficiency Duty to provide enough accommodation within the local area. * Providing safe, nurturing environments that support emotional wellbeing, education, and long-term stability. * Achieving financial efficiency through block contracts and framework agreements, reducing reliance on high-cost spot placements. * Enabling children to remain within or close to Warwickshire, maintaining community ties and access to local services. * Shaping the local provider market to ensure quality, consistency, and responsiveness to changing needs. Ensuring providers meet regulatory standards (e.g.,Ofsted) and contractual obligations through robust monitoring.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional placements as required, as further detailed in the tender documents. Additional requirements as a consequence of the materialisation of contract risks as further detailed in the tender documents.

Renewal: The initial contract term will be 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 48 months (48 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant(s)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018947-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,550,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,550,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,550,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 6 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Warwickshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hexagon Care Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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