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

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

30 Jun 2025 at 13:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being spearheaded by Hertfordshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Hertford, United Kingdom. The project, titled "Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Two (2) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs - Clothall," falls under the industry category of social work services with accommodation (CPV: 85311000). At present, the process is in the planning stage, with a planned transition to tender expected later in the year. A key date to note is the upcoming future notice to be published by 15th September 2025. The contract is intended to commence on 28th February 2026 and span until 27th August 2029, with a possible extension to 27th August 2031, focusing on providing a block contract service for a specialised residential setting.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those with experience in social care and residential services for children and young people with complex needs. The procurement, valued at £2,982,280, is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the specialised nature of the service and the Council's intention to engage with providers capable of delivering tailored solutions. Businesses equipped to handle challenges associated with trauma, mental health, or neurodevelopmental conditions, and those able to deliver OFSTED registered residential services, will find this an attractive prospect for business growth and expansion into the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The Council wish to procure a 'Block Contract' arrangement with a single Provider to provide an OFSTED registered residential home for up to two (2) Children and Young People utilising the Council's existing property for Children and Young People aged 7 years and above. This service is designed to meet the needs of children and young people who may display levels of challenging behaviour and complex needs. Needs may include trauma, attachment, mental health including hospital step down, neurodevelopment (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD and or Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD), substance use and child criminal or sexual exploitation presenting with high levels of risk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05222c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036119-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,982,280 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 27 Aug 2029 3-4 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
clair.jones@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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