---
title: "Solo Provision Children's Homes Block Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b42e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-20"
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# Solo Provision Children's Homes Block Purchase

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b42e

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## Summary

The Essex County Council is seeking providers for the "Solo Provision Children's Homes Block Purchase" tender in the services category. This procurement aims to establish a safe environment for children in crisis by providing high-quality trauma-informed care. The tender, identified by the ID DN661598, is currently in the tender stage and has a submission deadline of 30th June 2023. The procurement method is selective, with electronic submissions accepted.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses in social work services with accommodation to participate in providing care solutions for children with SEMH in Essex County. Companies experienced in supporting individuals in crisis situations and willing to meet the specified care standards would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The Essex County Council, acting as the contracting authority, is based in Chelmsford, UK, providing further details and contact information for interested bidders.

## Notice

To avoid placing children in unregistered provision, Essex County Council is keen to identify providers who would be willing to provide a solo provision of care. The purpose of which is to create a safe environment whereby a child can be fully supported with high quality trauma informed care whilst a more permanent and longer term placement is sought. This will be a block contract and will need to be a registered childrens home bed for any child with SEMH during a period of crisis

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To avoid placing children in unregistered provision, Essex County Council is keen to identify providers who would be willing to provide a solo provision of care. The purpose of which is to create a safe environment whereby a child can be fully supported with high quality trauma informed care whilst a more permanent and longer term placement is sought. This will be a block contract and will need to be a registered childrens home bed for any child with SEMH during a period of crisis

Renewal: To avoid placing children in unregistered provision, Essex County Council is keen to identify providers who would be willing to provide a solo provision of care. The purpose of which is to create a safe environment whereby a child can be fully supported with high quality trauma informed care whilst a more permanent and longer term placement is sought. This will be a block contract and will need to be a registered childrens home bed for any child with SEMH during a period of crisis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007958-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 10:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007958-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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