Scope
Reference
DN771349
Description
Residential Children's Home - Block Purchase Contract
To secure beds for children from Westmorland & Furness Council through a local block bed contract arrangement
To improve the lives of children referred to the service, through the provision of a high-quality local children's home
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
Engagement
Engagement deadline
4 April 2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
The Engagement session was advertised via the council tender portal The Chest. Expressions of interest were provided directly to the council via an email address provided within the advertisement.
Providers in the market who expressed an interest were invited to attend an engagement session on the 4th April 2025. The session was virtual and presented on Microsoft Teams. Provision for clarifications were held at the end of the session.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Westmorland and Furness Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-1758-YNVR
South Lakeland House
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mrs Corrina McCleary-Hill
Telephone: +447423749386
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government