Award

Therapeutic Residential Services for Children with Complex Needs

LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD

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Award

24 Apr 2026 at 08:50

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 13:02

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Enfield has awarded a contract to Holibrook House Limited to provide five residential care placements for Therapeutic Residential Services for Children with Complex Needs. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, concluded with a direct award under the Light Touch regime as specified in the Procurement Act 2023, citing exclusive rights and the lack of reasonable alternatives. The service is classified under health and social work, and the contract's initial term spans two years beginning from 1st June 2026, with an optional extension of 12 months. Located in Enfield, the buyer has experienced considerable challenges in securing stable placements due to rising demand and limited availability, making this arrangement advantageous for predictable costs and improved outcomes for the children served.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic residential services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering high-quality care under block arrangements. Holibrook House Limited, a supplier based in London with expertise in providing therapeutic residential placements, secured the contract by aligning closely with the buyer's requirements and offering a stable service through an Ofsted-registered platform. The direct procurement approach underscores the significance of strong intellectual property and exclusive rights within the care sector, promising stability and consistent demand for suppliers adept at accommodating intricate care needs efficiently. Businesses with similar capabilities might explore developing unique service offerings that address niche demands in the therapeutic and health services landscape.

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Notice Title

Therapeutic Residential Services for Children with Complex Needs

Notice Description

Following the publications of a Transparency Notice on 2 December 2025 (Notice identifier:2025/S 000-078738) and Contract Award Notice on 8 January 2026 (Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-001455), the London Borough of Enfield ('contracting authority') has awarded a Contract to Holibrook House Limited for the provision of five (5) residential care placements for Therapeutic Residential Services for Children with Complex Needs under a block arrangement. This procurement was conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and is classified as a Light Touch Contract in accordance with Section 9 of the Act and Schedule 1 of the Regulations. The contracting authority is experiencing significant challenges in securing appropriate residential placements for children with complex needs. These challenges are driven by a combination of national placement insufficiency and rising demand, resulting in limited availability and escalating costs. In response to these pressures, the contracting authority has actively sought more sustainable commissioning solutions to secure dedicated, high quality provision at predictable costs. Therefore, this contract award for a block contract has been identified as a viable solution, offering greater placement stability, improved outcomes for young people, and better value for money. The Contract is for an initial term of two (2) years, with an optional 12-month extension. This is subject to supplier performance, funding and at the full discretion of the contracting authority. Note, the estimated contract total value stated within this Contract Details Notice is based on the initial term of the Contract plus the optional 12-month extension. The contracting authority observed a standstill period for eight (8) working days, which commenced the day on which the Contract Award Notice was published. Note, it is confirmed that these Services fall within the VAT exemption and VAT does not apply.

Procurement Information

As set out under Transparency Notice (UK5) published on 2 December 2025, Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-078738.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037397-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,418,865 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,418,865 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENFIELD
Postcode
EN1 3XA
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Enfield North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLIBROOK HOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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