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AwardSocial work and related servicesCPV: 85300000

Management and Operation of a two-child Children's Home in St. Helens WA10 owned by St. Helens Borough Council

St. Helens
INSPIRE CHILDRENS SERVICES
Published 18 Jul, 2025
Contract Value
£1,872,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

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.

Notice Description

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.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Complete

There will be two 12 months extensions

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Awardee Scale
SME
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£1,872,000
Lots Value
£1,872,000
Awards Value
£3,276,000
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is five years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 18:25

UK4 - Tender Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

SHC
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
ST HELENS
WA10 1HP
North West
England
TLD7 Merseyside

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

IC
INSPIRE CHILDRENS SERVICESAwarded
SME
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
£3,276,000

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