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Strategic Partnering Agreement

Somerset County Council

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02 Apr 2026 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, a regional authority located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Strategic Partnering Agreement" in the social services industry category, specifically focused on providing accommodation and support for complex children and young people. This procurement, undertaken as a negotiated procedure without the publication of a contract notice, aims to innovate in delivering homes for children and those with high needs fostering. The contract, valued at £60,000,000, was awarded to Homes 2 inspire Ltd, which is located in Rugby, United Kingdom. The agreement was signed on 23rd December 2021, underlining Somerset Council’s commitment to enhancing its service provision capabilities.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specializing in social work services with accommodation, particularly those capable of delivering innovative housing solutions for complex needs. The nature of the procurement suggests a limited competition approach due to the technical requirements, presenting an advantageous scenario for businesses with unique capabilities in the sector. Companies that can offer innovative and scalable solutions in therapeutic education and high needs fostering will find the project especially suitable, given the strategic focus on expanding current service offerings. As the contract outlines an increase in provided homes, businesses that can efficiently scale operations and manage increased demands would be well-suited to engage in this partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Partnering Agreement

Notice Description

Strategic Partner to innovate with the Council to deliver homes for complex children and young people including homes for children, high needs fostering and therapeutic education.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Competitive dialogue under PCR 2015 to select a Strategic Partner to innovate with the Council to deliver homes for complex children and young people including homes for children, high needs fostering and therapeutic education.

Procurement Information

increase in the number of homes provided under the contract from 10 to 13 under the current contract with a potential increase in spend of up to PS3,000,000. This falls largely under the current scope but a further approach to the market for the additional 3 homes could compromise the management and relationship under the existing contract which was competiviely awarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030727-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Homes 2 Inspire Ltd

Further Information

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