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title: "Contract for the Provision of an Emergency Residential Service for Children or Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a0e3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Contract for the Provision of an Emergency Residential Service for Children or Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a0e3

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Contract for the Provision of an Emergency Residential Service for Children or Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs". This initiative falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, specifically targeting services within the region of Stevenage, UK. The process is currently at the planning stage, with future notices expected on 1st September 2026. The council intends to establish a block contract with a single provider for OFSTED registered emergency residential services, starting from 28th February 2027, and continuing until 1st August 2030, with a possibility for renewal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) aiming to expand their services in the health and social care sector. It presents a lucrative proposition, with a total contract value of GBP 16,674,372, for businesses capable of catering to young individuals with complex needs, including mental health, neurodevelopmental disorders, and high-risk behaviours. Organisations with experience in trauma care, attachment issues, and emergency residential services are well-suited to participate in this procurement process, which encourages stable and long-term business growth through collaboration with a public authority at a sub-central government level.

## Notice

The Council wish to procure a 'Block Contract' arrangement with a single Provider to provide an OFSTED registered One (1) to Two (2) bed emergency residential home utilising the Council's existing property for children and young people aged 7 and above. This service is designed to meet the needs of young people who may display 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 high levels of risk, high risk behaviour leading to a possible DoLs (Deprivation of Liberty) Order.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047756-2026 |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2027 - 1 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,674,372 |
| 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 | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 11:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047756-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047756-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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