Planning

SMT- Children's Transforming Care Therapeutic Short Breaks Provision - Lyndhurst Children's Home

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Jun 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "SMT- Children's Transforming Care Therapeutic Short Breaks Provision - Lyndhurst Children's Home." This public procurement process falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on health and social work services. It is located in the UKD74 region of the United Kingdom. The current stage is planning, with a key milestone being the completion of a Soft Market Testing document by interested providers, due by 5 pm on Friday, 26th June 2026. The procurement method involves a preliminary market engagement notice, aimed at informing how the Council can best utilise the Children's Home to support children and young people with complex needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, especially those with experience in supporting children with complex, multi-agency needs. Companies that can contribute to preventing escalation, placement breakdown, or inappropriate hospital admissions for children may find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement process allows companies to engage early and provide input on service delivery before the formal tendering begins, thereby making it advantageous for businesses looking to expand their presence and impact in this sector. The long-term contract period starting on 1st April 2027 through 31st March 2032 indicates the potential for sustained business growth and partnership with the Council.

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Notice Title

SMT- Children's Transforming Care Therapeutic Short Breaks Provision - Lyndhurst Children's Home

Notice Description

This engagement seeks to inform how the Council can best utilise this asset to meet the needs of children and young people (CYP) with complex, multi-agency needs-particularly those at risk of escalation, placement breakdown, or inappropriate hospital admission.

Planning Information

Soft Market Testing document to be completed by interested providers and uploaded via the Chest portal before 5pm on Friday 26th June 2026. SMT- Children's Transforming Care Therapeutic Short Breaks Provision - Lyndhurst Children's Home DN818068 https://procontract.due-north.com/register If you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact support: Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com Telephone: 0330 005 0352

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052276-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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