--- title: "21 100 Residential Children's Care" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d6e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d6e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d6e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d6e9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-16" --- # 21 100 Residential Children's Care Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d6e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d6e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d6e9.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council, seeks to provide residential care services for children and young people through the tender titled "21 100 Residential Children's Care." This tender falls under the industry category of social work services with accommodation and is located within the Borough of Cheshire East. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the initial contract set for three years starting 3rd January 2022, potentially extendable for an additional two years. Bids were due by 6th September 2021, in an open procurement process aimed at addressing the urgent needs of the council. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, particularly those specialising in residential care for children and young people. Companies that are capable of managing residential homes, particularly for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (registered for EBD), would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the council looks to increase the number of commissioned homes in Cheshire East, providers who can demonstrate quality care and effective management will have a strong advantage in this competitive tendering process. ## Notice Cheshire East Borough Council Children and Families Department has an exciting opportunity for Providers of residential children's care to support the Council with its continuing journey to improving outcomes for our cared for children and young people. The Council is seeking Suppliers, for the care and support of our cared for children and young people within residential homes. This service will provide care to two separate homes within the Borough of Cheshire East. The service is separated into two lots, Lot 1 is for a Cheshire East Council owned property located in Crewe that will be leased to the successful supplier and Lot 2 will be a new property located within the borough of Cheshire East that the successful supplier will need to source and manage. ### Lot Information 2 bed existing CEC owned property (Registered for EBD) Lot 1 is for a Cheshire East Council owned property located in Crewe and is registered for EBD The Council is seeking Suppliers for the care and support to our cared for children and young people within residential homes. This service will provide care to two separate homes within the boundaries of Cheshire East. There are currently two commissioned homes in Cheshire East (one in Crewe and one in Macclesfield) and this commission will therefore increase the number of commissioned homes to four. The care and support across our two new homes via this tender will operate in partnership with our existing Children's Home provider and the Local Authority ie Cheshire East (CE) Social Care, CE therapeutic services, Fostering - CE Foster Carers and external fostering agencies and other health partner agencies to provide intensive support to our child and young people. Options: The duration of this contract is 3 years (36 months). There will be an option to extend this contract after 3 years (36 months) in 2025 for a further 2 years to 2027. Total 5 year contract. Any options to extend will be exercised at the discretion of the Council. Renewal: The duration of this contract is 3 years (36 months). There will be an option to extend this contract after 3 years (36 months) in 2025 for a further 2 years to 2027. Total 5 year contract. Any options to extend will be exercised at the discretion of the Council. 2 Bed Property in Cheshire East Borough to be sourced by Provider (Registered for EBD) Lot 2 is for a 2 bed property, to be sourced by the successful provider. It must be located in the Borough of Cheshire East and registered for EBD The Council is seeking Suppliers for the care and support to our cared for children and young people within residential homes. This service will provide care to two separate homes within the boundaries of Cheshire East. There are currently two commissioned homes in Cheshire East (one in Crewe and one in Macclesfield) and this commission will therefore increase the number of commissioned homes to four. The care and support across our two new homes via this tender will operate in partnership with our existing Children's Home provider and the Local Authority ie Cheshire East (CE) Social Care, CE therapeutic services, Fostering - CE Foster Carers and external fostering agencies and other health partner agencies to provide intensive support to our child and young people. Options: The duration of this contract is 3 years (36 months). There will be an option to extend this contract after 3 years (36 months) in 2025 for a further 2 years to 2027. Total 5 year contract. Any options to extend will be exercised at the discretion of the Council. Renewal: The duration of this contract is 3 years (36 months). There will be an option to extend this contract after 3 years (36 months) in 2025 for a further 2 years to 2027. Total 5 year contract. Any options to extend will be exercised at the discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028567-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,700,000 | | Lots value | £4,700,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,446,564 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SANDBACH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW11 1HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Sandbach Town | | Westminster constituency | Congleton | | Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SAFE PLACES FOR CHILDREN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 16 Nov 2021 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028567-2021 - 19 Aug 2021 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020346-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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