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title: "24068 CCC Children's External Placement DPS Mini Comp for CCC Children's External Placements (CEP) - London Road"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 24068 CCC Children's External Placement DPS Mini Comp for CCC Children's External Placements (CEP) - London Road

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e123e7b0-bb9e-4e49-981b-4dfb5986f032

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a residential service for children in care, located at the London Road property in Harston, Cambridgeshire. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is governed by the Children's Homes (England) Regulations Act of 2015. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and follows a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Notable dates include a tender period ending on 7th October 2025 and a contract period commencing on 1st December 2025, concluding on 30th November 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £7.28 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those experienced in providing innovative residential services for children with complex needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The project demands a commitment to surpassing statutory requirements, offering a platform for growth and collaboration with a reputable public authority. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality care and demonstrating continuous improvement will be well-suited for this opportunity.

## Notice

1.2 Cambridgeshire County Council (The "Authority") wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a Cambridgeshire based Children in Care Residential service. The need is underpinned by the contractual requirements of the The Children's Homes (England) Regulations Act of 2015. The Service Provider is expected to exceed the values and requirements of the act through innovative care and to be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement through the internal quality assurance procedures for the service. The delivery of the service will be consistent with the Home's Statement of Purpose and in line with registration requirements. The proposed property is based in Harston, Cambridgeshire and is hereby known as the London Road property. It is an existing 4-bedroom Council property and is intended to offer solo placements for children assessed as needing to live in an environment without other children, with the flexibility to care up to two (2) Children with high and complex needs who can be appropriately matched to live together.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f650035-a58b-4218-97ac-ab8bb6312759 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,280,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 08:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f650035-a58b-4218-97ac-ab8bb6312759

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f650035-a58b-4218-97ac-ab8bb6312759
  10th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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