Scope
Description
St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of a one-child children's home in the borough of St. Helens (WA11).
The contract will be awarded for 5 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension.
The service provided will be available at all times (including statutory holidays) during the term of the Contact, and will include the provision of an appropriate staffing model with a waking night or sleep-in staff (depending on the child's needs) in accordance with the Children's Homes regulations, including quality standards, and National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes.
Unless formally agreed otherwise, the Notice period for the contract will be 6 months if a child is in placement, or 3 months if no child is in placement, from when the Notice is served.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,548,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2030
- Possible extension to 31 July 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
THERE WILL BE TWO 12 MONTH EXTENSIONS
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKD7 - Merseyside
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Project information - DN771591
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A previous notice was published prior to the new procurement act. St Helens did a workshop in person on 3rd March 2025.
Chest reference - DN762737
Documents
Associated tender documents
1. ITT Invite and Instructions (To be read) v2.docx
2.Specification Property 1 WA11 - 1 child (To be read) v2.docx
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