Scope
Reference
DN786970
Description
Rutland County Council is exploring the development of a new service delivery model for a children's residential care home that it is currently in the process of establishing, aimed at providing in-county residential and outreach support for children with complex emotional support needs. This initiative responds to the increasing demand for localised care and seeks to improve outcomes by keeping children close to their families, schools, and health services-reducing reliance on distant and high-cost placements.
Supported by funding from the Department for Education, this strategic approach will focus on delivering integrated, evidence-based care, and links to Multisystemic Therapy (MST), that is tailored to the needs of children and families within the local area.
The Council is seeking early input from potential delivery partners to help shape the design and implementation of this new model. This includes gathering insights into best practices, staffing approaches, partnership working, and outcome measurement to ensure the service is effective, child-centred, and sustainable.
Interested suppliers are welcome to view the opportunity, register an expression of interest and respond to the soft market questionnaire located via the portal link below:
The deadline for submission of questionnaires is 12noon 12th September 2025.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 May 2026 to 31 May 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Contract locations
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 October 2025
Engagement process description
online questionnaire for suppliers to provide oversight into the specification requirements from their perspective
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
31 October 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
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: Buying Organisation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVMQ-1845-NYPP
Parkside
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1GH
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland