Scope
Reference
DN793708
Description
B&NES Council is embarking on an ambitious project to deliver 2, 4-bed children's homes for children aged between 11 and 18 who have autism and complex needs. The homes will be collocated with but entirely separate from a new 30-place special school which will be operated by a single/multi-academy trust. It is anticipated that many, if not all, of the children will attend the collocated school. A building for both the homes and the school has been identified in Keynsham, by utilising the closure of the care home Charlton House (post code BS31 1BF) which is under the ownership of the LA. A feasibility study of the building and design options are already well progressed to ascertain the adaptations required.
Total value (estimated)
- £26,000,000 excluding VAT
- £31,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2037
- Possible extension to 31 August 2040
- 13 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 December 2025
Engagement process description
Following a successful market engagement session on the 22nd of October 2025, we have planned a follow up workshop with potential providers of the children's homes.
The workshop will be in-person on Tuesday 9th of December between 1 - 3 pm at The Civic Centre, Market Walk, Keynsham, BS31 1FS
It will provide an opportunity to explore the following in more detail:
1: Focus on service delivery, building configuration, and quality of life for young people.
2: Focus on tender requirements, staffing, occupancy, costs, and provider expectations.
Please register your interest in attending this event by responding to: Education_Commissioning@BATHNES.GOV.UK
If you are interested in understanding more about the commissioning intentions and would like a discussion ahead of this event, please contact the Head of Education Commissioning: olwyn_donnelly@bathnes.gov.uk
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
31 January 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Bath & North East Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVH-3287-JWJV
The Guildhall
Bath
BA1 5AW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government