Management and Operation of a two-child Children's Home in St. Helens WA10 owned by St. Helens Borough Council
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St Helens Council has completed the procurement for the "Management and Operation of a two-child Children's Home in St. Helens WA10." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically social work and related services, and was executed using an open procedure under a light touch regime. The contract award, pending final signature, involves the supplier INSPIRE CHILDRENS SERVICES LIMITED and has been valued at £3,276,000.
With a contract starting on 1st August 2025 and potentially running until 31st July 2032, the award was published on 18th July 2025. The council executed the invitation to tender with a focus on quality standards and national regulation adherence for children's homes, requiring services available throughout the year in the UKD71 region. This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and service-oriented organisations specialising in child welfare and social services.
Companies with experience in providing a high-quality staffing model suited for children's needs, inclusive of night-time duty staff, will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Engaging in this tender not only contributes to business growth within the public sector but also supports essential community service delivery for vulnerable children in the region. The contract supports competitive advantage for businesses committed to service quality and regulatory compliance, aligning with strategic business growth objectives in the social services domain.
The service provided will be available at all times (including statutory holidays) during the term of the Contact, and will include the provision of an appropriate staffing model with a waking night or sleep-in staff (depending on the children's needs) in accordance with the Children's Homes regulations, including quality standards, and National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes.
There will be two 12 months extensions
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The contract period is five years.
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