CPU2484 Children in Care Residential Block Contract

Nottingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process under the Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) for a project titled "CPU2484 Children in Care Residential Block Contract". The contract seeks to provide residential care services for children in care, covering the health and social work services industry category. This initiative is targeted at service delivery locations primarily within Nottingham City or its boundaries.

The procurement aims to establish either 20-25 beds immediately or over a three-year development period starting from August 2026. A crucial milestone, a preliminary market engagement with potential service providers, has been scheduled, with a due date for responses by 1st December 2025. The process involves a light-touch regime, with communication regarding future notices anticipated on 1st February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in children's residential care, particularly those with the capacity, expertise, and experience in catering to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The project offers a strategic growth avenue for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), by potentially entering a partnership with Nottingham City Council to enhance the provision of care services. Businesses located within the UK, especially those operating in regions such as the UKF (East Midlands), are well-suited to compete, fostering potential long-term relationships and opportunities for service expansion and innovation in care delivery models.