--- title: "Children's Home Care Provision (Accommodation based residential care for Young People)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7178a592-5d49-4fcb-84f5-f588cb79c3f4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7178a592-5d49-4fcb-84f5-f588cb79c3f4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7178a592-5d49-4fcb-84f5-f588cb79c3f4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7178a592-5d49-4fcb-84f5-f588cb79c3f4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON" published: "2024-12-19" --- # Children's Home Care Provision (Accommodation based residential care for Young People) Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7178a592-5d49-4fcb-84f5-f588cb79c3f4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7178a592-5d49-4fcb-84f5-f588cb79c3f4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7178a592-5d49-4fcb-84f5-f588cb79c3f4.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Croydon is inviting tenders for the provision of children's home care services, specifically accommodation-based residential care for young people. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000). The complete requirements are detailed in the service specification within the tender documents. Key dates include a bidders briefing on 7th January at 11:00 AM and the submission deadline on 22nd January 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract will commence on 1st July 2025 and extend up to 30th June 2032. The procurement method is an open procedure, conducted electronically via the Croydon Tenders Portal, and aligns with the PCR 2015 regulations. This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity for experienced service providers specialising in children's residential care. SMEs and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. This contract represents a substantial financial opportunity, valued at GBP 10.92 million over seven years, and provides a chance to deliver impactful services supporting vulnerable young people in the London Borough of Croydon. Businesses with expertise in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in managing residential care homes, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. ## Notice The London Borough of Croydon ('the Council") is seeking to commission an experienced Service Provider to run a new children's home and deliver registered services. The full scope of the contract requirements are provided in the Service Specification, which form part of the Tender Documents. The Contract is for a period of a maximum of 7 years (the "Term"). This procurement will be carried out in line with the open procurement process detailed within the PCR 2015. The required Services are being procured via a competitive tendering process and will run electronically via the Croydon Tenders Portal. All communication throughout the tender process will be via London Borough of Croydon E-Procurement Site - Home (in-tendhost.co.uk). A bidders briefing will be held on the 7th January at 11am. Please register your interest via correspondence message including, name and email of attendees on the intend portal to receive an teams invite to the event. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ab740c-bca3-4b20-9e3b-b55450e25ac8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,920,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ab740c-bca3-4b20-9e3b-b55450e25ac8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ab740c-bca3-4b20-9e3b-b55450e25ac8 19th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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