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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 - Chambersbury

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is planning a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Three (3) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs - Chambersbury." The procurement process is in the planning stage as of 22 May 2026, with an anticipated start date for the contract period on 31 August 2027. The project's location is in Stevenage, United Kingdom, and it falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category. The value of this services contract is approximately £10,010,880, and it aims to secure a block contract with a single provider to offer residential placement services. This provision is designed to cater to complex needs such as trauma, mental health issues, and developmental disorders. The future notice for the procurement is expected by 1 March 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in managing residential services for children with complex needs, will find this contract beneficial for growth. Companies equipped to handle trauma, mental health issues, and related challenges could leverage their expertise to secure this contract. The tender process offers a platform for suitable providers to expand their client base while contributing to crucial community services. Such an endeavour aligns with the council's aim of enhancing the quality of care and support for vulnerable children and young people.

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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 - Chambersbury

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-06a0f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047778-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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
22 May 2026Yesterday
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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