Management and Operation of a one-child Children's Home in St. Helens WA11 owned by St. Helens Borough Council

St Helens Council is the buying organisation in this procurement process, seeking the management and operation of a one-child children's home located in St. Helens WA11, with the title of the tender reflecting this requirement. The process, classified under the "Social work and related services" industry category, has advanced to the Award stage, as of 18th July 2025.

The contract, part of an open procurement method, will commence from 1st August 2025 and is set to run until 31st July 2030, with potential to extend up to 2032. With a contract value of £2,548,000, the award is pending for INSPIRE CHILDRENS SERVICES LIMITED. The deadline for the standstill period ends on 29th July 2025, with a final signature expected by 30th July 2025.

This tender, with its focus on delivering essential services in social work, presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in child welfare and residential care management. Businesses adept at meeting the rigorous quality standards and ensuring continuous service provision, particularly those with experience in Children's Homes regulations, are particularly well-suited to compete. Despite originally allowing for SME and VCSE bids, the final award did not include any SME or VCSE involvement, highlighting a potential opportunity for larger enterprises within the industry to establish or expand their footprint within the social services sector in the St Helens region.