Scope
Reference
DN805856
Description
The provider shall provide a comprehensive 24-hour, 7-days-a-week care service at the specified location. This service is intended to deliver specialist supported living for individuals with a learning disability and/or autism.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,450,000 excluding VAT
- £2,450,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 August 2026 to 29 August 2031
- Possible extension to 29 August 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Due diligence to be completed and financial and legal capacity will be evaluated
Technical ability conditions of participation
Due diligence to be completed, technical ability will be evaluated in line with the criteria in documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted electronically via The Chest Only
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Documentation can be found under Provision of Care Services at Mill Point, St Helens - DN805856
Contracting authority
St Helens Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYM-6238-VHLR
Town Hall
St Helens
WA10 1HP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government