Scope
Reference
HCC2516915
Description
Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL CHILDREN'S HOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM
The Council wishes to create a new Service for two (2) children that are unable to live alongside other Children and Young People (CYP) that have a diagnosis of Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or challenging and complex behaviours. The Children's Home will be registered as a single service with Ofsted and provide homes for children within two (2) semi-detached houses
The Council is offering the opportunity to visit the site Tuesday 28th October 2025. Please ensure you contact: cyp.cla@hertfordshire.gov.uk to confirm your attendance by noon on Friday 24th October 2025. Due to practicalities on site, the Council will need to limit numbers to two (2) per Provider in the first instance. However, if there is spare capacity nearer the time of the visit we will do our best to accommodate additional numbers. Please advise when confirming your attendance if you want to be considered for additional places and these will be granted on a first come first served basis.
The Council will procure this contract using the Open Procedure as defined in the Procurement Act 2023
Full details of the requirement and context of the procurement can be found in the Service Specification of the Contract Document. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system.
To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on the 24th November 2025.
Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline.
Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.
To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home.
If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.
The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Contract or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.
Total value (estimated)
- £4,423,360 excluding VAT
- £5,529,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2029
- Possible extension to 2 March 2031
- 4 years, 7 months
Description of possible extension:
The core Contract Period is 3 years, with the option to extend for up to 2 further years.
'the extension is subject to funding being available and satisfactory performance'
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Contract locations
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Part 3 - Award (Award Criteria) Part 3A - Price (40%) Fixed Prices: Total Tender Price (Overall Price) (100%) Optional Bed Rates at Separate Location(s) Part 3B - Quality (60%) Co-Production (15%)... |
Price |
Weighting description
Part 3 - Award (Award Criteria)
Part 3A - Price (40%)
Fixed Prices: Total Tender Price (Overall Price) (100%)
Optional Bed Rates at Separate Location(s)
Part 3B - Quality (60%)
Co-Production (15%)
Mobilisation Plan (10%)
Staff Recruitment and Training (15%)
Equality of Opportunity (15%)
Social Value (10%)
Monitoring Systems and Processes (10%)
Core Values (10%)
Services for Young People (SfYP) and Local Community Relationships (15%)
Please refer to Section 4 of the Instructions to Tenderers for a full...
Other information
Payment terms
Invoices are to be submitted to the Council, in accordance with the Prices and Payment clause in the Conditions of Contract. Payment will normally be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of a correct invoice
Description of risks to contract performance
In furtherance of the UK Government's plans for English devolution, Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) is consulting on plans for the reorganisation of local government structures in its county. This reorganisation may result in the county, district and borough councils of Hertfordshire being re-organised into a multi tiered unitary authority. HCC is required to submit its full plan for re-organisation to UK Government by November 2025, and any changes are estimated to take effect in April 2028 (although this is subject to change). Such changes could directly affect the structure, scope, or continuation of the contract beyond 1st April 2028. Whilst it is anticipated that existing contracts will be novated to the replacement authority, HCC can offer no guarantee at this stage.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
Please either register or log in to the above web address, and then 'express interest' and 'opt in' in order to view the full set of documentation relating to this tender opportunity
Contracting authority
Hertfordshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJT-5264-WYMY
Robertson House, Six Hills Way
Stevenage
SG1 2FQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: clair jones
Email: strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government