Scope
Reference
RCC-1608
Description
Management of a new RCC Children's Home, provision of services to children housed within it. Includes the lease from the property owned by RCC
Total value (estimated)
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT
- £8,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2031
- Possible extension to 31 May 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
5 repeating 1 year extensions beyond the first 5 year initial period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Contract locations
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 April 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality aspects of service delivery | Quality aspects are as follows: Service Delivery 14% Implementation Plan 5% Service Approach 25% Multi-Agency Working 10% Workforce Strategy 4% Placement Prioritisation 4% Presentation 3% Social Value (total... |
Quality | 70% |
| Cost of service | Price | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=21492469-e317-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
Weblink to tedner documentation
Contracting authority
Rutland County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQJ-3429-NZWQ
Catmos House
Oakham
LE15 6HP
United Kingdom
Email: commissioning@rutland.gov.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Welland Procurement
Summary of their role in this procurement: Purchasing Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVMQ-1845-NYPP
Parkside
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1GH
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland