--- title: "Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Three (3) Children and Young People aged 7 to 14 years with Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs - Cassiobury" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052238" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052238" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052238.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052238.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-30" --- # Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Three (3) Children and Young People aged 7 to 14 years with Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs - Cassiobury Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052238 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052238) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052238.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council has issued a planning update for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Residential Placements for up to Three (3) Children and Young People aged 7 to 14 years with Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs - Cassiobury". This procurement falls under the services category and relates to social work services with accommodation, with a focus on supporting children and young people with complex needs such as trauma, ADHD, ASD, and mental health issues. The contract is valued at approximately £4.47 million and is part of a light-touch procurement regime. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on developing a block contract arrangement for a single provider to operate an OFSTED registered residential home. The contractual period is planned to start on 28th February 2026 and end on 27th August 2029, with potential extensions until 2031. The opportunity is specifically suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with a key notice date set for 15th September 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in residential care and social services to grow their operations by engaging in a stable, multi-year contract. Companies with expertise in managing complex residential settings and catering to children and young people with special needs are well-positioned to compete. The procurement method's light-touch regime indicates a potentially flexible approach to provider selection, aiming to cater to the specific and sensitive needs of the target population. With the council leveraging its existing property, this provides an excellent opportunity for service providers to focus on quality care delivery and operational efficiency. Businesses in the social care sector that are adaptable and experienced in handling high-risk scenarios and supporting young clients with diverse needs would greatly benefit from participating in this tender. ## Notice The Council wish to procure a 'Block Contract' arrangement with a single Provider to provide an OFSTED registered residential home for up to three (3) Children and Young People utilising the Council's existing property for Children and Young People aged 7 to 14 years. This service is designed to meet the needs of children 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/036118-2025 | | 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 | £4,473,420 | | 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 12:59 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036118-2025 - 23 May 2025 at 11:38 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026230-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036118-2025 30th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026230-2025 23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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