Scope
Reference
DN789171
Description
Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an experienced Provider who can deliver care and support for those children presenting with multiple needs for whom we find difficult to find suitable homes for. The cohorts of children the Council envisage being referred into this service are as described in Section 1 of the Specification.
The Provider will have access to a property owned by the Council to deliver care from. This is a property secured with DfE Capital grant funding and will be offered to the Provider under a lease arrangement.
Once the first property is registered and delivering care, a second Council owned property will be offered to the Provider from which to deliver care. It is expected that a refurbishment of this second property will begin after the first property is completed and delivering care and is anticipated to take place during Year 1 of the contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £32,000,000 excluding VAT
- £38,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2035
- 9 years, 3 months
Description of possible extension:
The contract will commence on 1 January 2026 for an initial 4-year period, with a subsequent extension period of a further 4 years. The maximum contract term after all extension periods will be 8 years, plus 3 months to 31 March 2035.
Reviewing whether to continue with these services is at the sole discretion of the Council. The Council will, under its duty to obtain best value, consider a range of factors when deciding whether to continue a contractual arrangement.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Council may offer other properties during the term of the contract to a maximum of 6 (including the 2 referenced in the specification). Any additional properties available from Year 2 onwards will be subject to Council funding and the performance of this contract.
Further details can be found in Section 2 of the Specification.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract locations
- UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
- UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
At point of contract award:
D&B Credit score of 3 or higher
• Public liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than £5million in relation to any one claim or series of claims, policy coverage should be on a claims occurring basis
• Employer's liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than £10million where a Provider has employees, policy coverage should be on a claims occurring basis
• Residents Effects insurance during the Contract Period with a limit of indemnity of not less than £500 for each and every claim for each Looked After Child.
• Malpractice insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than £1million in relation to any one claim or series of claims. Alternatively, evidence will be required that the medical risks associated with the contract are covered under the contractor's public liability policy.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate that they have sufficient technical, professional ability.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
Clarifications must be submitted via the e-tendering portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
Suppliers must submit their tenders through the e-tendering system below before the deadline shown in the e-tendering system.
Contracting authority
Nottinghamshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCV-5152-BXBP
County Hall, Loughborough Road
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Samantha Gilbert
Email: samantha.gilbert@nottscc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government