--- title: "Staffing For Unregistered Places" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c4f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052c4f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052c4f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052c4f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-04" --- # Staffing For Unregistered Places Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c4f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052c4f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052c4f.json) ## Summary Cornwall Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Staffing For Unregistered Places," aimed at addressing the statutory responsibility to provide personalised accommodations for children in care within and beyond Cornwall. This procurement falls within the "Other community, social and personal services" industry category, with services required across the UKK3 region of the United Kingdom. A formal tender is planned, with the contract expected to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2026. Interested parties should note a future notice date set for 1st August 2025. The procurement process seeks to establish a formal tendering system, moving away from the current spot placement method and aiming for a contract value of £6,000,000 GBP. This tender presents clear opportunities for businesses specialising in service provision for children with complex needs and behavioural challenges, particularly those capable of offering tailored residential placements in unregistered settings. Companies with expertise in education, training, or social care sectors are likely well-suited to compete, as the nature of the services involves handling emergency situations and ensuring the immediate safety of vulnerable children. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector and contribute to the care and wellbeing of children under the jurisdiction of a reputable public authority dedicated to community welfare. ## 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/029843-2025 | | 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 | 4 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2025 at 11:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029843-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029843-2025 4th June 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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