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Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Three (3) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs - Shephall

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 12:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is planning a procurement process for a 'Block Contract' aimed at establishing an OFSTED registered residential home. The service will cater to three children and young people, aged seven and above, who have complex needs and may exhibit challenging behaviours. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is set to be held at Shephall in the UKH23 region. This tender, currently in the planning stage, is anticipated to commence on 31 August 2027, with an end date of 28 February 2031, and a total projected value of £10,010,880. Interested businesses should look for notices as of 1 March 2027. The procurement is classified under the light touch regime, supporting SMEs and VCSEs as eligible candidates.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those adept in caring for young people with complex and challenging needs such as trauma and mental health issues. Companies experienced with OFSTED registration and managing residential facilities will find this contract a strong avenue for growth, especially smaller enterprises and social enterprises interested in expanding their service scope within local government tenders. The focus on a special light touch procurement regime further makes it accessible to a broader range of organisations keen on establishing strong governmental partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Three (3) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs - Shephall

Notice Description

The Council wish to procure a 'Block Contract' arrangement with a single Provider to provide an OFSTED registered residential home for up to three (3) Children and Young People utilising the Council's existing properties for Children and Young People aged 7 years and above. This service is designed to meet the needs of children and young people who may display levels of challenging behaviour and complex needs. Needs may include trauma, attachment, mental health including hospital step down, neurodevelopment (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD and or Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD), substance use and child criminal or sexual exploitation presenting with high levels of risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047097-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£10,010,880 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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