Planning

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

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 10:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

13 Oct 2025 at 12:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 12:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender seeking a strategic partner to operate two residential children's homes in the region. The contract aligns with the health and social work services industry and is significant in scale, with an anticipated value of £26,000,000 excluding VAT. The plan involves establishing two 4-bed homes catered to children aged 11 to 18 with autism and complex needs, co-located with a new special school in Keynsham, UK. Following a successful market engagement session on the 22nd of October 2025, the council has scheduled a follow-up workshop on the 9th of December 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to register for this event, which will delve into service delivery and tender requirements. The planning document suggests that the procurement process will advance with a proposed commencement date in the later months, offering potential business opportunities for qualified providers.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the health and social care sector to expand and collaborate with local government. Companies with expertise in operating Ofsted Registered Residential Children's Homes, particularly those experienced in caring for youth with special needs, are well-suited to compete in this process. The contract not only promises financial growth across a decade-long period, starting from 1st September 2027, but also encourages innovative partnerships, especially with educational institutions. Engaging with Bath & North East Somerset Council could enhance service delivery networks and reputation within public sector health care, significantly bolstering an organisation's portfolio and impact. The council's commitment to quality improvement and community collaboration makes this an enticing venture for experienced providers ready to shape the future of specialised youth care services.

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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 is embarking 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. The homes will be collocated 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 collocated 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 of the LA. A feasibility study of the building and design options are already well progressed to ascertain the adaptations required.

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/077967-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
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
TLK South West (England), TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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