--- title: "Staffing For Unregistered Places" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a30" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052a30" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052a30.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052a30.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-02" --- # Staffing For Unregistered Places Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a30 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052a30) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052a30.json) ## Summary Cornwall Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Staffing For Unregistered Places." This initiative falls within the industry category of other community, social, and personal services and is set to take place in the UKK3 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement's main objective is to address the shortage of staffing for unregistered placements for children in care, especially those with complex needs. The procurement is planned to commence on 3rd November 2025 and run until 2nd November 2026, with potential extensions up to 2028. The legal framework governing this process is under the UKPGA 2023/54. The planned value for this service is set at £2,000,000, and the notice for forthcoming tenders is expected by 30th July 2025. The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the services sector willing to engage with the public sector, particularly those experienced in providing staffing solutions for childcare and vulnerable populations. Companies that have expertise in handling emergencies, managing children with high behavioural and mental health needs, or those capable of fulfilling Deprivation of Liberty orders, will find this a suitable opportunity. The absence of a Dynamic Purchase System for such placements indicates that the council is looking for innovative approaches and reliable partners to manage challenging situations. This tender could lead to business growth for service providers equipped to handle such complex demands, fostering strong, strategic partnerships with the Cornwall Council. ## Notice Cornwall Council has statutory responsibilities to provide children in Care with somewhere appropriate to live, whether this is on a voluntary basis or via a court order as per The Children Act 1989. This includes ensuring sufficiency to meet the individual needs of children through a range of residential placements. The aim for residential placements is to narrow the gap between the general outcomes for children and the outcomes for Children in Care. These responsibilities are fulfilled through individual tailored placements both in house and with a wide range of providers within and outside of Cornwall. An "unregistered" placement refers to a setting that meets the legal definition of a children's home under the Care Standards Act 2000 but has not been registered with Ofsted. Unregistered placements for children typically arise due to a shortage of suitable, regulated care options for vulnerable children, especially those with complex needs. There is a diminishing number of registered children's homes willing or able to accommodate children with high or complex needs. This includes children with behavioural challenges, mental health issues, or those requiring secure accommodation. Local authorities may need to resort to unregistered placements in emergency situations, such as: * Sudden placement breakdowns * Family crises * Immediate safeguarding concerns In these cases, there may be no time to secure a registered placement, and authorities prioritise the child's immediate safety . Some children are placed under Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) orders, meaning they require constant supervision or restrictions for their safety. There are very few regulated settings equipped to handle such cases, leading to the use of unregistered homes. Whilst Cornwall Council operates a Dynamic Purchase System (DPS) for children and young people placements (Fostering, Residential and SEND) we do not currently have a DPS for staffing unregistered placements. Therefore, every placement is currently via spot placement and Cornwall Council are looking to potentially,formally tender this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028965-2025 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2025 at 06:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028965-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028965-2025 2nd June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://cornwall.gov.uk - 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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