Scope
Reference
DN780016
Description
The delivery of overnight respite in an overnight short breaks facility (Moor Lane Respite Centre (Rainbow House) for children and young people who may have multiple disabilities, complex medical needs and challenging behaviour.
Total value (estimated)
- £9,900,000 excluding VAT
- £11,880,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 years + 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Financial viability based on the criteria set out in the ITT.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Technical Ability: Ofsted registration and having achieved a 'Good' rating, and the specific qualification requirements for a childcare residential setting, as set out in the ITT.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
London Tenders Portal DN780016
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Tenderers should quote on a tendered price as set out in the Instructions to Tenders. |
Price | 30.00% |
| Service Delivery | Quality | 9.00% | |
| Outcomes | Quality | 8.00% | |
| Staffing, Workforce and Training | Quality | 8.00% | |
| Safeguarding | Quality | 8.00% | |
| Stakeholder Engagement | Quality | 6.00% | |
| Contract Monitoring | Quality | 6.00% | |
| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Quality | 5.00% | |
| Building Maintenance,Regulatory Body, H&S Requirements | Quality | 5.00% | |
| Complaints and Incident Reporting | Quality | 5.00% | |
| Mobilisation | Quality | 5.00% | |
| Social Value | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
The Authority shall accept and process the payment of an electronic invoice submitted by the Provider, within 30 calendar days, where it complies with the standard electronic invoicing and is undisputed.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.londontenders.org
The Tender documents will be published on the London Tenders Portal at the web address provided.
Contracting authority
Achieving for Children
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBH-2186-GMCP
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commissioning
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
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.
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Summary of their role in this procurement: Entity managing the procurement on behalf of Achieving for Children
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRN-9366-HZGV
Guildhall
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commissioning
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton