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title: "WCC Block contract for Residential Care Services for children and young people up to age of 18 years"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051bf7"
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buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# WCC Block contract for Residential Care Services for children and young people up to age of 18 years

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051bf7

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## Summary

Warwickshire County Council is advancing in the procurement process for a block contract titled "WCC Block contract for Residential Care Services for children and young people up to age of 18 years". This process aims to replace the existing contract on 7th May 2026 and will be implemented using an open procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure. The project falls under the welfare services for children and young people category, focusing on delivery within Warwickshire (UKG13). The procurement process follows the light-touch regime, and engagement with suppliers is conducted through the e-tendering system (In-Tend Warwickshire County Council). The significant dates to note include the procurement initiation date on 19th November 2025, with submissions required by 12:00 on 19th December 2025, and a projected award date by 6th March 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in children's residential care services, providing a foundation for long-term stability and financial growth. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality, therapeutic residential care that supports wellbeing and education will be well-placed to compete. The tender invites providers capable of accommodating children within Warwickshire, maintaining community ties, and adhering to strict regulatory standards. It particularly benefits larger enterprises, while also acknowledging SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring diversity in the service provider landscape. The procurement process encourages innovative approaches and collaboration, offering options for further expansion through additional placements or adaptations due to emerging needs and contract risks.

## Notice

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is seeking to commission a Children's residential care provider within Warwickshire to deliver a 6-bed block arrangement across 3 nominated local homes for children and young people (CYP) with a diverse range of needs. The aim of this contract is to ensure high-quality, stable, and therapeutic residential care that promotes positive outcomes, emotional wellbeing, and long-term stability. WCC is seeking to put in place a new block contracting arrangement for residential services for Children in Care and to replace the existing Warwickshire block contract from 7th May 2026.The new arrangements will fulfil WCC's sufficiency duty and enable WCC to achieve and ensure: * Meeting statutory duties under the Children Act1989 and the Sufficiency Duty to provide enough accommodation within the local area. * Providing safe, nurturing environments that support emotional wellbeing, education, and long-term stability. * Achieving financial efficiency through block contracts and framework agreements, reducing reliance on high-cost spot placements. * Enabling children to remain within or close to Warwickshire, maintaining community ties and access to local services. * Shaping the local provider market to ensure quality, consistency, and responsiveness to changing needs. Ensuring providers meet regulatory standards (e.g.,Ofsted) and contractual obligations through robust monitoring.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional placements as required, as further detailed in the tender documents. Additional requirements as a consequence of the materialisation of contract risks as further detailed in the tender documents.

Renewal: The initial contract term will be 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 48 months (48 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018947-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 6 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,550,000 |
| Lots value | £8,550,000 |
| Awards value | £8,550,000 |
| Contracts value | £8,550,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEXAGON CARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018947-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014437-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 15:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075351-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 15:47 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024286-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018947-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014437-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075351-2025
  19th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024286-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hexagoncare.com
- http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/warwickshirecc/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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