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title: "HCC 09/24 - Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for one (1) child/ young person aged 7-18 with highly challenging behaviour and complex needs at No.1 Icknield - AWARD"
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# HCC 09/24 - Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for one (1) child/ young person aged 7-18 with highly challenging behaviour and complex needs at No.1 Icknield - AWARD

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN'S SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-234d42e0-9d94-4cc6-b821-627b61432f8b

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council - Children's Services has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of residential placements to Kelwel Care Limited. This procurement process falls under the industry category of health and social work services, specifically targeting welfare services for children and young people. The contract, valued at £16,943,414, was initiated using an open procedure and follows the completion stage of the procurement lifecycle. Located in Hertfordshire, East of England, the residential service will cater to children aged 7-18 with highly challenging behaviour and complex needs. The contract period is set to commence on 10th November 2025 and will conclude on 9th November 2027, offering sufficient time for the delivery of services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in health and social work services for young people. Businesses with a focus on welfare services, social work services, and social work accommodation would be best suited to this procurement. Hertfordshire County Council's engagement in opening up procurement to SMEs enhances competitive opportunities, encouraging smaller businesses to participate in delivering specialised care settings. Through this contract, businesses can leverage their expertise to expand their operations and establish a presence within the public sector market.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council went out for the procurement for The Provision of Residential Placements for one (1) child/ young person aged 7-18 with highly challenging behaviour and complex needs at No.1 Icknield. This contract was awarded to was awarded to Kelwel Care Homes Ltd Fina A Tender Award Notice Number: 2026/S 000-015781

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978e7981-abf4-4dd2-a9ba-4f6ee6aedf21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,943,414 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN'S SERVICES |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KELWEL CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978e7981-abf4-4dd2-a9ba-4f6ee6aedf21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978e7981-abf4-4dd2-a9ba-4f6ee6aedf21
  20th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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