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TenderWelfare services for children and young peopleCPV: 85311300

Rutland Children's Home

Melton
Published 4 Mar, 2026
Contract Value
£7,000,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council, in collaboration with Welland Procurement, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Rutland Children's Home", targeting the services industry category. This tender aims to develop a new residential care model for children within Rutland, UK. It will provide in-county residential and outreach care for children with complex emotional needs, thereby improving local service delivery and reducing dependency on external placements.

Key milestones include a deadline for the submission of an online supplier questionnaire by 12noon on 12th September 2025. Interested parties are invited to participate in a preliminary market engagement to help shape the project's specifications. The anticipated contract period for this service will commence on 31st May 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people, especially those capable of contributing to a strategic, evidence-based care delivery model. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, appealing to organisations with expertise in managing care environments that focus on integrating local and sustainable solutions tailored to children’s needs. The initiative presents a platform for businesses to grow by establishing long-term partnerships with Rutland County Council, leveraging innovative approaches to service delivery, staffing, and collaboration.

This early engagement process allows businesses to provide valuable insights that can influence the project's design and implementation, ensuring the best outcomes for the children and community involved.

Notice Description

Rutland County Council is exploring the development of a new service delivery model for a children's residential care home that it is currently in the process of establishing, aimed at providing in-county residential and outreach support for children with complex emotional support needs. This initiative responds to the increasing demand for localised care and seeks to improve outcomes by keeping children close to their families, schools, and health services-reducing reliance on distant and high-cost placements. Supported by funding from the Department for Education, this strategic approach will focus on delivering integrated, evidence-based care, and links to Multisystemic Therapy (MST), that is tailored to the needs of children and families within the local area.

The Council is seeking early input from potential delivery partners to help shape the design and implementation of this new model. This includes gathering insights into best practices, staffing approaches, partnership working, and outcome measurement to ensure the service is effective, child-centred, and sustainable. Interested suppliers are welcome to view the opportunity, register an expression of interest and respond to the soft market questionnaire located via the portal link below: procontract.due-north.com/Advert The deadline for submission of questionnaires is 12noon 12th September 2025.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Active

5 repeating 1 year extensions beyond the first 5 year initial period.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Tender

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£7,000,000
Lots Value
£7,000,000
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is five years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 16:38

UK4 - Tender Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

RCC
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
Phone
Not specified
OAKHAM
LE15 6HP
East Midlands
England
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
Not specified
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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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