Award

AT1456 Children's Residential Home

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 14:56

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 10:44

Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is engaged in the procurement of Children's Residential Home services for individuals aged 12-17 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The process, conducted via open procedure, has progressed to the award stage as of 25th March 2026, with a contract expected to commence on 11th May 2026. This tender, identified as AT1456, falls under the health and social work services category and targets the UKH21 region. With a contract value exceeding the threshold at £9,755,200 net (or £11,706,240 gross), the award is currently pending, following a thorough assessment. The contract spans five years with possible extensions contingent upon performance, funding availability, and service necessity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for providers specialising in children's residential care with proven expertise in managing Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding homes. Luton Council seeks a single provider to operate a facility offering tailored support, including round-the-clock staffing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with robust links to educational institutions and workplaces stand to benefit. The procurement encourages innovation and adaptability, allowing for additional purchases to accommodate evolving service user needs or legislative changes. Businesses capable of delivering high social value alongside technical and economic competencies are well-suited to excel in this tender opportunity.

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Notice Title

AT1456 Children's Residential Home

Notice Description

Children's Residential Home services for children and young people (12-17) with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional purchases will be allowed if they relate directly to the services to be provided, the needs of the service users change and/or the business needs change due to innovation, funding or legislative requirements.

Renewal: Extensions may be provided if the Provider is performing well and meeting or exceeding KPI's, funding is still available and the business need dictates the service is still required.

Planning Information

If you would like to attend the Meet the Buyer session which will be held in person at Wigmore House, 47 Eaton Green Rd, Luton LU2 9TN from 10am on Monday 03 November 2025 – you must register to attend by emailing Caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk. You will not be admitted if you haven’t registered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ced0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027411-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£9,900,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,900,800 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£9,755,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C F SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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