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Strategic Partner to Operate 2 Residential Children's Homes in Bath & North East Somerset

Bath & North East Somerset Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 08:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Mar 2026 at 12:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 16:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 10:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

13 Oct 2025 at 13:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 13:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council has successfully concluded a contract to appoint a strategic partner to operate two residential children's homes in Keynsham, UK. The project, officially awarded on 26th June 2026, aims to provide services for children aged 11 to 18 with autism and complex needs, in coordination with a new special school. The comprehensive contract process was conducted using an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure, and the services are scheduled to commence on 1st September 2027. The tender involved strategic planning stages, market engagement, and was keenly managed to ensure maximum value and quality service delivery within the health and social work services category.

The procurement process presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses proficient in managing Ofsted Registered Residential Children's Homes. Companies with a robust track record in delivering specialised care to young people with complex needs are best suited for these opportunities. The initiative encourages collaboration and fosters community integration, thus broadening professional prospects for winners and participants. Leveraging expertise in the field of social care services allows businesses to align with government projects, potentially resulting in enduring partnerships and expansions into new markets. Additionally, the contract's potential renewal period offers sustained business viability over a longer horizon.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Partner to Operate 2 Residential Children's Homes in Bath & North East Somerset

Notice Description

B&NES Council has embarked on an ambitious project to deliver 2, 4-bed children's homes for children aged between 11 and 18 who have autism and complex needs associated with social, emotional and mental health needs. The homes will be co-located with, but entirely separate from, a new 30-place special school which will be operated by a single/multi-academy trust. It is anticipated that many, if not all, of the children will attend the co-located school. A building for both the homes and the school has been identified in Keynsham, by utilising the closure of the care home Charlton House (post code BS31 1BF) which is under the ownership and management of the LA. B&NES Council is looking to commission a single provider to operate the two residential children's homes, working as a close, strategic partner to ensure that public money is utilised to provide quality, outcome focused provision. The two homes will each offer accommodation for four children/young people, with sleep-in staff provision, living and support spaces and a house garden. The services are expected to commence 1st September 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract has an option to extend for a further period or periods up to 3 years. Note that the published contract value is a maximum value based on the full contract term (including full extension), based on 100% occupancy of both homes and includes an estimation of additional costs to meet individual care needs.

Planning Information

Following a successful market engagement session on the 22nd of October 2025, we have planned a follow up workshop with potential providers of the children's homes. The workshop will be in-person on Tuesday 9th of December between 1 - 3 pm at The Civic Centre, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS It will provide an opportunity to explore the following in more detail: 1: Focus on service delivery, building configuration, and quality of life for young people. 2: Focus on tender requirements, staffing, occupancy, costs, and provider expectations. Please register your interest in attending this event by responding to: Education_Commissioning@BATHNES.GOV.UK If you are interested in understanding more about the commissioning intentions and would like a discussion ahead of this event, please contact the Head of Education Commissioning: olwyn_donnelly@bathnes.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060084-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£34,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£34,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Further Information

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