Tender

AT1456 Children's Residential Home

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 10:44

Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is embarking on a procurement process titled "AT1456 Children's Residential Home," aimed at commissioning a provider to operate a residential home for children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, aged 12-17 years. The tender falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services. The procurement is at the tender stage with the submission deadline set for 30 January 2026 and an award decision anticipated by 30 March 2026. The chosen provider will commence operations in premises owned by Luton Council, located in Luton, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the estimated contract value is £9,900,800 inclusive of VAT, underlining a significant public sector opportunity.

For businesses, particularly those qualified as SMEs or VCSEs, this tender offers substantial opportunities for growth by providing a platform to deliver high-impact services targeting vulnerable youth. Companies with prior experience managing Ofsted-rated children’s homes that achieve a standard of Good or Outstanding are well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms capable of providing consistent, high-quality services and demonstrating flexibility in meeting diverse needs will find this an attractive endeavour. Engagement sessions, like the "Meet the Buyer" event scheduled for 3 November 2025, provide an avenue for interested parties to gain insights and network effectively, thereby enhancing their competitiveness.

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Notice Information

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. This procurement process is to commission a single provider to operate a residential provision in premises owned by Luton Council. The home will offer provision which has one to one staff at all times during the day, including two waking and one sleep in staff member. A single provider with proven experience of managing and operating an Ofsted registered children's home rated Good or Outstanding.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ced0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081811-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£9,900,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,900,800 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Caroline Sturman
Contact Email
caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07926 077638

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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