--- title: "Residential Children's Home Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc3ac879-42d2-486a-bb6b-eb1ae97d06ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc3ac879-42d2-486a-bb6b-eb1ae97d06ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3ac879-42d2-486a-bb6b-eb1ae97d06ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3ac879-42d2-486a-bb6b-eb1ae97d06ad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-12" --- # Residential Children's Home Service Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc3ac879-42d2-486a-bb6b-eb1ae97d06ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc3ac879-42d2-486a-bb6b-eb1ae97d06ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3ac879-42d2-486a-bb6b-eb1ae97d06ad.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes City Council is seeking services in the welfare industry category, particularly for Residential Children's Home Service. This contract involves the operation of 'Fenny House' in Bletchley, an Ofsted-registered Children's Home providing care for up to two young people with complex needs. Situated in the South East of the United Kingdom, the procurement follows an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The tender process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 12 noon, 17 January 2025. The contract is anticipated to start on 1 July 2025 and run until 30 June 2028. Businesses specialising in welfare and social work services have a significant opportunity to expand through this tender. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs capable of handling complex care needs. The process is designed to be accessible, with detailed tender documents available online. Successful bidders will gain a steady, long-term engagement with Milton Keynes City Council, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their service delivery in the public sector. ## Notice Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Residential Children's Home Service. The contract is to commission an external provider to operate a residential children's home, utilising the Council's property 'Fenny House' in Bletchley. It will be Ofsted-registered Children's Home offering care for up to 2 Young People with complex needs. The procurement is being run under Light Touch Regime. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 noon; 17 January 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/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/2f582009-d396-408b-802b-130c782d52b9 | | 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 | 12 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 12 Dec 2024 at 16:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f582009-d396-408b-802b-130c782d52b9 - 5 Dec 2024 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f582009-d396-408b-802b-130c782d52b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f582009-d396-408b-802b-130c782d52b9 12th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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