--- title: "Provision of a Residential Children's Home" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044ba2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044ba2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044ba2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044ba2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-22" --- # Provision of a Residential Children's Home Buyer: TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044ba2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044ba2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044ba2.json) ## Summary Torfaen County Borough Council has initiated a tender for the provision of a Residential Children’s Home service in Torfaen. The aim is to commission exceptional care and support for vulnerable children, prioritizing their well-being and development. The tender, with an estimated value of GBP 2,000,000, falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. The contract involves accommodating 2 children in a 3-bedroom bungalow with additional accommodation options. The tender submission deadline is set for April 24, 2024, with the contract starting on September 2, 2024. Potential bidders need to adhere to specific service quality criteria and commitments towards children's welfare. This tender by Torfaen County Borough Council presents an opportunity for service providers committed to offering not-for-profit care services to children. Businesses specializing in social work services, welfare services for children, and social work services with accommodation are well-suited to compete. Bidders must be prepared to align with the Welsh Government's Eliminate Profit Programme goals by 2027. The contract period allows for extensions of up to 24 months. This opportunity calls for organisations dedicated to creating a secure and nurturing environment for children in need, rather than profit-driven motives, ensuring the highest standards of care. ## Notice Provision of residential Children's Home Service Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking to commission a residential children's home service as part of its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional care and support to vulnerable children. The focus of this service will be rooted in the "Eliminate" agenda, emphasising the elimination of profit-driven motives in favour of prioritising the well-being, development, and prospects of children in need. The selected Service Provider must operate as a not-for-profit organisation or be willing to commit to the following, a) A commitment to converting to a not-for -profit model, in line with Welsh Government Eliminate Profit Programme, by the deadline of 2027. b) A willingness to work towards transitioning the running and registration of the home by 2027 to the Local Authority The primary goal is to create a nurturing and secure environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and psychological growth of the children in residence. The contract specification underscores the importance of a service provider's dedication to the welfare of the children and their holistic development, ensuring that financial considerations do not compromise the quality of care. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Through this service, Torfaen County Borough Council seeks to collaboratively create a supportive haven that enriches the lives of these children and contributes positively to their overall life trajectories. The home is a 3-bedroom detached bungalow with a large garden. The bungalow will accommodate 2 children on a residential basis. It has an additional one-bedroom, self-contained annex to the side, which will be used flexibly as move-on from the main bungalow, safer accommodation or respite. The property has undergone a full structural renovation by the landlord, Melin Homes and Communities. Refurbished with hardwearing and robust fixtures and fittings designed around the potential needs of the children who will live there. The property is located a in a quiet residential area of Torfaen, close to shops, public transport links and other amenities. Tenderers are advised that the maximum fee the Local Authority is willing to pay per placement GBP4500 per week All tenderers will be required to submit 2 separate costs; A)total annual core costs for the running of the 2-bedroom bungalow, excluding rent/mortgage, utilities and maintenance costs, using the cost schedule provided b)total annual core costs for the running of the 1-bedroom annex, excluding rent/mortgage, utilities and maintenance costs, using the cost schedule provided c)Spot hourly cost for the delivery of additional staffing. Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further period of up to 24 months in total. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009346-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | PONTYPOOL | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP4 6YB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys | | Local authority | Torfaen | | Electoral ward | Pontypool Fawr | | Westminster constituency | Torfaen | | Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 22 Mar 2024 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009346-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0498 - http://www.torfaen.gov.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:000001-2023:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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