Scope
Reference
2025-126
Description
Milton Keynes City Council ('the Council') would like to engage in discussions with providers of residential children's homes to develop collaborative approaches to increasing local sufficiency. This will inform the development of a new tender for 2 new homes (up to 6 beds in total) using the Council's own properties located in Milton Keynes. We are keen to hear from providers on the question included in Market Engagement note. A provider engagement event will be held via Teams in w/c 23rd June 2025.
Total value (estimated)
- £11,800,000 excluding VAT
- £11,800,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Engagement
Engagement deadline
4 June 2025
Engagement process description
Please respond to the questions given in Market Engagement Notice document by the 12 noon; 03 June 2025. A provider engagement event will be held via Teams in w/c 23rd June 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 July 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Milton Keynes City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDZ-6131-PWZH
Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East
Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Team
Telephone: 01908691691
Email: corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Website: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government