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21 Jul 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Rutland County Council in association with Welland Procurement is seeking a provider for the management and delivery of services at a new residential children's home in Oakham, United Kingdom. This tender, identified as RCC-1608-2, focuses on welfare services for children and young people and falls under the services industry category. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure. Key dates include the closing of enquiries by 31st July 2026, submission deadline on 28th August 2026, and the awarding scheduled by 12th October 2026. Successful bidders will need to have a provider operational by early 2027. The project is supported by Department for Education funding, with the property owned by Rutland County Council.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in children's welfare services. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. The contract value is considerable, with a budgeted amount of £900,000, and a potential extension of up to five additional years based on performance standards. This is a prime opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector, particularly those with expertise in residential child care service delivery. The tender aims to ensure high service quality and social value, making it an attractive prospect for companies committed to public welfare.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RCC-1608-2 Residential Children's Home Management and Service Delivery

Notice Description

We are looking for a care provider to run a new children's residential home with Rutland County Council. The property has been bought and is being refurbished in line with the early market engagement advice sought as part of this process. The property will remain RCC's and the contract will be with a provider to deliver the service within the home. The provider will be expected to sign a lease with the Council for the property; an example Heads of Terms for the lease is included as part of the tender documents. DfE funding has been awarded with requirements for the home to open early in 2027, the provider will need to be in place by then with recruited staff. Additional Public Market engagement has been completed regarding the service to be delivered

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension of 5 further years dependent on meeting performance standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d008
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068777-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

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