Tender

HCC- Oct/25 - The Provision of Residential Placements for Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs across four sites - Brickendon, Cassiobury, Clothall and Melbourn

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

13 Oct 2025 at 10:50

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 16:18

PlanningUpdate

30 Jun 2025 at 13:02

Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is soliciting bids for the provision of residential placements for children and young people aged 7 years and above with complex needs across four sites: Brickendon, Cassiobury, Clothall, and Melbourn. This procurement falls under the category of health and social work services and follows an open procedure as defined by the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, offers business opportunities through four separate Lots, with a deadline for tender submission set for 12 noon on 14th November 2025. Potential suppliers are invited to express interest and submit tenders through the online portal. Interested parties have until 31st October 2025 to make inquiries. The requested services are to be delivered in the UKH23 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for qualified service providers, especially those experienced in health and social work services, to partner with a public authority. The contract is divided into Lots, enabling businesses to apply for the specific scope that matches their capabilities. The emphasis on price and quality within the award criteria highlights the council's commitment to acquiring high-standard services at competitive prices. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) accredited providers have a particularly good fit with this tender, as Hertfordshire County Council aims to engage diverse suppliers capable of providing Ofsted-registered residential homes and specialized care. Expansions through renewal options are contingent upon funding and performance, offering potential long-term growth and partnership opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

HCC- Oct/25 - The Provision of Residential Placements for Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs across four sites - Brickendon, Cassiobury, Clothall and Melbourn

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of Residential Placements for Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs across four sites - Brickendon, Cassiobury, Clothall and Melbourn. The Council wishes to procure separate 'Block Contract' arrangements to provide Ofsted registered residential homes for Children and Young People aged 7 to 18 with complex needs. This will be divided into four Lots . Providers may apply for one or more Lots. Each Lot will be assessed independently. The Council is offering the opportunity to visit the sites from the 21st of October to the 23rd of October 2025. Please ensure you contact: cyp.cla@hertfordshire.gov.uk to confirm your attendance by noon on 17th October 2025. Due to practicalities on site, the Council will need to limit numbers to two (2) per Provider in the first instance. However, if there is spare capacity nearer the time of the visit we will do our best to accommodate additional numbers. Please advise when confirming your attendance if you want to be considered for additional places and these will be granted on a first come first served basis. The Council will procure this contract using the Open Procedure as defined in the Procurement Act 2023 Full details of the requirement and context of the procurement can be found in the Service Specification of the Contract Document. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the 14th November 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home. If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00. The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Contract or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.

Lot Information

Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Two (2) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs - Lot 1 Clothall

The Provision of Residential Placements for up to Two (2) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs - Lot 1 Clothall. Refer to individual specification for further details.

Renewal: The extension is subject to funding being available and satisfactory performance.

Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Four (4) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs - Lot 2 Melbourn

The Provision of Residential Placements for up to Four (4) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs - Lot 2 Melbourn. Refer to individual specification for further details.

Renewal: The extension is subject to funding being available and satisfactory performance.

Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Three (3) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs - Lot 3 Cassiobury

The Provision of Residential Placements for up to Three (3) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs - Lot 3 Cassiobury. Refer to individual specification for further details.

Renewal: The extension is subject to funding being available and satisfactory performance.

Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Four (4) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs - Lot 4 Brickendon

The Provision of Residential Placements for up to Four (4) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs - Lot 4 Brickendon. Refer to individual specification for further details.

Renewal: The extension is subject to funding being available and satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052218
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064679-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,887,100 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£39,887,100 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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