Planning

SOL - Children's Residential Care Spot Contract 2026

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

22 May 2025 at 16:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 May 2025 at 13:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "SOL - Children's Residential Care Spot Contract 2026". This contract involves the provision of national residential accommodation combined with individual care services for children and young people throughout the day. Categorised under health and social work services as well as accommodation services, the contract is part of a regional framework agreement using a national contract. It is planned to commence on 1 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2028, with potential extension until 2032. The procurement process follows a light-touch regime and is valued at £8,700,000 GBP, grossing to £10,440,000 GBP. The buyer, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, aims to publish further notices by 2 October 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in health, social work, and accommodation services, especially those that qualify as SMEs, as they are eligible to participate. The procurement is designed to leverage a national framework contract that ensures a consistent demand and structured engagement, providing a stable avenue for growth. Companies with experience in regional frameworks and national contracts would find it particularly beneficial to compete, given the nature of call-offs within the national contract parameters. The extensive potential duration, including renewals, offers businesses a long-term growth opportunity by securing a significant portion of public sector work in children's care services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - Children's Residential Care Spot Contract 2026

Notice Description

Regional framework agreement call-off utilising a national contract. National residential accommodation with individual care provided to children and young people throughout the day.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025325-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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