--- title: "Contract for the Management and Operation of four Children's Homes owned by St Helens Borough Council" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b3c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049b3c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049b3c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049b3c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ST.HELENS COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-16" --- # Contract for the Management and Operation of four Children's Homes owned by St Helens Borough Council Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b3c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049b3c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049b3c.json) ## Summary St Helens Borough Council invites tenders for the management and operation of four children's homes across the borough. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is categorised under health and social work services (CPV: 85000000). The contract, divided into four lots, each corresponding to a separate property, aims to ensure 24/7 operation, including during statutory holidays, with appropriate staffing models tailored to children's needs. This tender follows an open procedure and requires electronic submissions by 18th October 2024, with the contract award commencing on 21st October 2024. The contract will last three years with potential extensions of up to an additional two years. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in children's residential care services to expand their operations. Companies with experience in managing residential care, staffing solutions, and compliance with the National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes are particularly well-suited for this tender. Providing comprehensive care and staffing models, including waking night or sleep-in staff, could facilitate growth and reputational enhancement in the sector. In addition, regional businesses capable of managing multiple properties and offering continuous service coverage will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. ## Notice St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of multiple children's residential home in the borough of St. Helens under 4 lots for 4 different properties. The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension. The service provided will be available at all times (including statutory holidays) during the term of the Contact, and will include the provision of an appropriate staffing model with a waking night or sleep-in staff (depending on the child's needs) in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes. Unless formally agreed otherwise, the Notice period for the contract will be 6 months if a child is in placement, or 3 months if no child is in placement, from when the Notice is served. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Property 1 St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of multiple children's residential home in the borough of St. Helens under Lot 1 for property 1. The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension. The service provided will be available at all times (including statutory holidays) during the term of the Contact, and will include the provision of an appropriate staffing model with a waking night or sleep-in staff (depending on the child's needs) in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes. Unless formally agreed otherwise, the Notice period for the contract will be 6 months if a child is in placement, or 3 months if no child is in placement, from when the Notice is served. Renewal: The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension. Lot 2 - Property 2 St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of multiple children's residential home in the borough of St. Helens under Lot 2 for property 2. The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension. The service provided will be available at all times (including statutory holidays) during the term of the Contact, and will include the provision of an appropriate staffing model with a waking night or sleep-in staff (depending on the child's needs) in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes. Unless formally agreed otherwise, the Notice period for the contract will be 6 months if a child is in placement, or 3 months if no child is in placement, from when the Notice is served. Renewal: The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension. Lot 3 - Property 3 St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of multiple children's residential home in the borough of St. Helens under Lot 3 for property 3. The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension. The service provided will be available at all times (including statutory holidays) during the term of the Contact, and will include the provision of an appropriate staffing model with a waking night or sleep-in staff (depending on the child's needs) in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes. Unless formally agreed otherwise, the Notice period for the contract will be 6 months if a child is in placement, or 3 months if no child is in placement, from when the Notice is served. Renewal: The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension. Lot 4 - Property 4 St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of multiple children's residential home in the borough of St. Helens under Lot 4 for property 4. The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension. The service provided will be available at all times (including statutory holidays) during the term of the Contact, and will include the provision of an appropriate staffing model with a waking night or sleep-in staff (depending on the child's needs) in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes. Unless formally agreed otherwise, the Notice period for the contract will be 6 months if a child is in placement, or 3 months if no child is in placement, from when the Notice is served. Renewal: The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029581-2024 | | 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 | 16 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 | | 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 | ST.HELENS COUNCIL | | Locality | SALE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M33 7ZF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Sale Central | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2024 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029581-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sthelens.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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