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Provision of a Residential Children's Home

Torfaen County Borough Council

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22 Mar 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Torfaen County Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the Provision of a Residential Children's Home service. This opportunity falls under the services category and has a value of £2,000,000. The deadline for tender submissions is April 24, 2024. The aim of this tender is to provide exceptional care and support to vulnerable children, emphasizing a not-for-profit model and prioritizing child well-being. The home location is in Torfaen, UK, and tenderers must adhere to specific requirements for running and governance transition by 2027.

This tender by the Torfaen County Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses committed to providing high-quality care for vulnerable children. Organisations willing to operate on a not-for-profit basis and align with the Welsh Government's Eliminate Profit Programme would be well-suited for this tender. The focus is on creating a nurturing environment that promotes holistic child development. Businesses must demonstrate a dedication to child welfare and meeting the specified care and governance standards set by the Council to be successful in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Residential Children's Home

Notice Description

Provision of residential Children's Home Service Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking to commission a residential children's home service as part of its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional care and support to vulnerable children. The focus of this service will be rooted in the "Eliminate" agenda, emphasising the elimination of profit-driven motives in favour of prioritising the well-being, development, and prospects of children in need. The selected Service Provider must operate as a not-for-profit organisation or be willing to commit to the following, a) A commitment to converting to a not-for -profit model, in line with Welsh Government Eliminate Profit Programme, by the deadline of 2027. b) A willingness to work towards transitioning the running and registration of the home by 2027 to the Local Authority The primary goal is to create a nurturing and secure environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and psychological growth of the children in residence. The contract specification underscores the importance of a service provider's dedication to the welfare of the children and their holistic development, ensuring that financial considerations do not compromise the quality of care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Through this service, Torfaen County Borough Council seeks to collaboratively create a supportive haven that enriches the lives of these children and contributes positively to their overall life trajectories. The home is a 3-bedroom detached bungalow with a large garden. The bungalow will accommodate 2 children on a residential basis. It has an additional one-bedroom, self-contained annex to the side, which will be used flexibly as move-on from the main bungalow, safer accommodation or respite. The property has undergone a full structural renovation by the landlord, Melin Homes and Communities. Refurbished with hardwearing and robust fixtures and fittings designed around the potential needs of the children who will live there. The property is located a in a quiet residential area of Torfaen, close to shops, public transport links and other amenities. Tenderers are advised that the maximum fee the Local Authority is willing to pay per placement GBP4500 per week All tenderers will be required to submit 2 separate costs; A)total annual core costs for the running of the 2-bedroom bungalow, excluding rent/mortgage, utilities and maintenance costs, using the cost schedule provided b)total annual core costs for the running of the 1-bedroom annex, excluding rent/mortgage, utilities and maintenance costs, using the cost schedule provided c)Spot hourly cost for the delivery of additional staffing.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further period of up to 24 months in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-140090
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140090
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Torfaen County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPOOL
Postcode
NP4 6YB
Postcode Area
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys
Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Pontypool Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR471775
    Provision of a Residential Children's Home - Provision of residential Children's Home Service Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking to commission a residential children's home service as part of its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional care and support to vulnerable children. The focus of this service will be rooted in the "Eliminate" agenda, emphasising the elimination of profit-driven motives in favour of prioritising the well-being, development, and prospects of children in need. The selected Service Provider must operate as a not-for-profit organisation or be willing to commit to the following, a) A commitment to converting to a not-for -profit model, in line with Welsh Government Eliminate Profit Programme, by the deadline of 2027. b) A willingness to work towards transitioning the running and registration of the home by 2027 to the Local Authority The primary goal is to create a nurturing and secure environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and psychological growth of the children in residence. The contract specification underscores the importance of a service provider's dedication to the welfare of the children and their holistic development, ensuring that financial considerations do not compromise the quality of care.

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