Scope
Description
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.
Contract 1. Management and Operation of a one-child Children's Home in St. Helens WA11 owned by St. Helens Borough Council
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,548,000 excluding VAT
- £2,548,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 29 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2030
- Possible extension to 31 July 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
3+1+1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Information about tenders
- 8 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
INSPIRE CHILDRENS SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 06968122
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGNZ-5681-THXX
Unit 3, Craig Court, Standish Street
St Helens
WA10 1GJ
United Kingdom
Email: paul@inspirecs.org
Website: http://www.inspirecsgroup.org
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Management and Operation of a one-child Children's Home in St. Helens WA11 owned by St. Helens Borough Council
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