Planning

Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Three (3) Children and Young People aged 7 to 14 years with Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs - Cassiobury

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

30 Jun 2025 at 12:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has issued a planning update for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Three (3) Children and Young People aged 7 to 14 years with Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs - Cassiobury". This procurement falls under the services category and relates to social work services with accommodation, with a focus on supporting children and young people with complex needs such as trauma, ADHD, ASD, and mental health issues. The contract is valued at approximately £4.47 million and is part of a light-touch procurement regime. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on developing a block contract arrangement for a single provider to operate an OFSTED registered residential home. The contractual period is planned to start on 28th February 2026 and end on 27th August 2029, with potential extensions until 2031. The opportunity is specifically suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with a key notice date set for 15th September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in residential care and social services to grow their operations by engaging in a stable, multi-year contract. Companies with expertise in managing complex residential settings and catering to children and young people with special needs are well-positioned to compete. The procurement method's light-touch regime indicates a potentially flexible approach to provider selection, aiming to cater to the specific and sensitive needs of the target population. With the council leveraging its existing property, this provides an excellent opportunity for service providers to focus on quality care delivery and operational efficiency. Businesses in the social care sector that are adaptable and experienced in handling high-risk scenarios and supporting young clients with diverse needs would greatly benefit from participating in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Three (3) Children and Young People aged 7 to 14 years with Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs - Cassiobury

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 three (3) Children and Young People utilising the Council's existing property for Children and Young People aged 7 to 14 years. This service is designed to meet the needs of children 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-052238
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036118-2025
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
£4,473,420 £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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