Tender

Provision of Care Services at Mill Point, St Helens

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by St Helens Council involves an open tender for the "Provision of Care Services at Mill Point, St Helens." This tender falls under the industry category of health and social work services and covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. St Helens Council, a sub-central government public authority, is the buying organisation responsible for this procurement. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 9 March 2026. Businesses interested in this opportunity must submit their tenders electronically via The Chest platform, adhering to the specified deadlines. The procurement is governed by UK legislation (UKPGA 2023/54), and the total contract value is estimated at £2,450,000. Key dates in the contract cycle include the award period ending on 4 June 2026, and the contract period running from 30 August 2026 to 29 August 2031, with the possibility of extensions.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those with expertise in supported living for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. The procurement method, an open procedure, allows for broad participation, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The tender is evaluated with a strong emphasis on quality (80%) alongside price (20%), offering a competitive edge to businesses that can demonstrate high service standards. Companies with robust financial, legal, and technical capacities will be well-positioned to succeed, as these factors are critical selection criteria. As the project involves a five-year term with possible extensions, it provides a stable growth opportunity for businesses within the social services sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010522-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 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
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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