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title: "Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Two (2) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs - Clothall"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05222c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-30"
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# Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Two (2) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs - Clothall

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05222c

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## Summary

The procurement process is being spearheaded by Hertfordshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Hertford, United Kingdom. The project, titled "Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Two (2) Children and Young People aged 7 years and Above with Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs - Clothall," falls under the industry category of social work services with accommodation (CPV: 85311000). At present, the process is in the planning stage, with a planned transition to tender expected later in the year. A key date to note is the upcoming future notice to be published by 15th September 2025. The contract is intended to commence on 28th February 2026 and span until 27th August 2029, with a possible extension to 27th August 2031, focusing on providing a block contract service for a specialised residential setting.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those with experience in social care and residential services for children and young people with complex needs. The procurement, valued at £2,982,280, is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the specialised nature of the service and the Council's intention to engage with providers capable of delivering tailored solutions. Businesses equipped to handle challenges associated with trauma, mental health, or neurodevelopmental conditions, and those able to deliver OFSTED registered residential services, will find this an attractive prospect for business growth and expansion into the public sector.

## Notice

The Council wish to procure a 'Block Contract' arrangement with a single Provider to provide an OFSTED registered residential home for up to two (2) Children and Young People utilising the Council's existing property for Children and Young People aged 7 years and above. This service is designed to meet the needs of children and young people who may display levels of challenging behaviour and complex needs. Needs may include trauma, attachment, mental health including hospital step down, neurodevelopment (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD and or Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD), substance use and child criminal or sexual exploitation presenting with high levels of risk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036119-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2026 - 27 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,982,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 13:00 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036119-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 11:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026217-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036119-2025
  30th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026217-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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