Scope
Reference
UID13238
Description
St Helens Borough Council (The Council) is inviting bids for the Provision of Care Services at Stadium View, St Helens.
For a full specification for this opportunity, please register you interest.
Bidders are advised that the deadline set out in the documents is absolute. You are advised to upload your submission well in advance of the deadline to avoid any technical issues that might arise causing you to fail to meet the deadline which would lead to the rejection of your submission. The Council is conscious that Bidders spend a huge amount of time, effort and expense in putting together a submission and is keen to ensure that no bid is rejected for this reason.
In submitting your quotation you agree to contract on the terms and conditions as detailed on The Chest. Due to the Council's obligations of fairness and equal treatment to all bidders it cannot accept amendments to these terms and conditions or alternative terms and conditions. If you seek to amend the terms and conditions or submit alternative terms and conditions the Council may reject your quotation
Total value (estimated)
- £1,304,984 excluding VAT
- £1,565,980.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2031
- Possible extension to 10 May 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
the contract may be extended up to 24 months in aggregate.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 November 2025, 12:00pm
Deadline for requests to participate
28 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)
5 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
There has not been enough time to produce a preliminary market engagement notice. The contract start date is mid April and TUPE is involved.
Contracting authority
St.Helens Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYM-6238-VHLR
4th Floor, Waterside House, Waterside Plaza
Sale
M33 7ZF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ms Carol Glover
Telephone: +44 7977555867
Email: Carol.Glover@star-procurement.gov.uk
Website: http://www.star-procurement.gov.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government