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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 - Green End

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 12:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has announced a planned procurement for the provision of residential placements for children and young people with complex needs. This tender falls under the health and social work services category, specifically targeting support for individuals with challenging behaviour and complex conditions such as trauma, mental health issues, neurodevelopment disorders, and potential exploitation risks. Located in the UKH23 region, the procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the anticipated start date for the contract being 31st August 2027 and running until 28th February 2031, with potential extension until 2033. The estimated contract value is £10,010,880, and Hertfordshire County Council seeks to form a 'Block Contract' with a suitable provider by utilising existing council properties.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in residential care services, particularly those with expertise in managing complex behavioural and mental health needs. Organisations with capacity for high-risk management and experience with special education, mental health, and child welfare services are well-positioned to bid. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, aligning with the procurement's suitability criteria. The contract not only offers substantial financial potential but also allows successful bidders to contribute meaningfully to community well-being and child care innovation. Interested parties should prepare to engage and begin bidding procedures in line with future notices expected by 1st March 2027.

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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 - Green End

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-069f39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047107-2026
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 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 202710 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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