This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 10:14

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by St Helens Council, pertains to the "Provision of Care Services at Mill Point, St Helens." The tender falls under the category of Health and Social Work Services, targeting locations across various UK regions including UKD71. Initially announced on 5th February 2026, this tender followed an open procedure, with bids closing on 9th March 2026. Currently, the process is in the Award stage, with Community Integrated Care identified as the supplier. The contract, valued at £2,450,000 GBP, is set to commence on 30th August 2026 and will run until 29th August 2031, with potential extensions bringing it through to 2033. Key deadlines included the award date on 13th April 2026 and the end of the standstill period on 19th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in care services provision, particularly those that can deliver specialist supported living for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Large-scale organisations like Community Integrated Care, which can operate comprehensive 24/7 services, are well-suited to participate. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged, given that all final stage bids came from such entities. This procurement process offers a lucrative long-term engagement for qualified service providers, fostering business growth within the health and social care sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Care Services at Mill Point, St Helens

Notice Description

The provider shall provide a comprehensive 24-hour, 7-days-a-week care service at the specified location. This service is intended to deliver specialist supported living for individuals with a learning disability and/or autism.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054171-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

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
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 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
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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