Open for bids· Closes 1 Dec 2026
Residential Children's Homes for Torbay
Torbay Council · Torbay, South West
Torbay Council is inviting bids for Residential Children's Homes for Torbay, a contract for supported accommodation for 16 and 17 in Torbay.
Source: Find a Tender · published 20 Oct 2026 · details refreshed every 30 minutes
Key dates
2026
Pipeline notice published
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice · 10:48
View notice2026
Tender notice published
UK4 - Tender Notice · 16:52
View noticeNext
2026
Bids close
2027
Contract starts
2029
Re-tender expected
Around October 2029, from the notice
2030
Contract ends
3 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
Torbay Council is inviting bids for Residential Children's Homes for Torbay, a contract for supported accommodation for 16 and 17 in Torbay. The estimated value is £14,145,000, and the contract runs from 19 March 2027 to 18 March 2030 (3 years). Bids close on 1 December 2026.
It is run as a competitive flexible procedure, and the buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Published on Find a Tender on 20 October 2026 as notice 099192-2026, OCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-077e59.
The notice in full
Torbay Council is embarking on an exciting programme to develop new children's residential homes within Torbay. We are seeking to work alongside experienced Ofsted-registered Children's home providers to develop new local residential provision that enables children and young people to remain closer to their families, communities and support networks. We recognise the significant expertise, experience and innovation that residential care providers bring and we are keen to work collaboratively and build strong partnerships with organisations that share our ambition to create high-quality homes where children feel safe, supported, valued and able to thrive.
This Contract is being divided into the following Lots: Lot 1: Council-owned Children's Homes Torbay Council will purchase two buildings to be used as Children's Homes within the Torbay boundary. The two homes will provide for 2 placements each, contributing to a total of 4 beds. For this Lot, Torbay Council is seeking one provider to deliver both properties.
The provider will already have experience of running Ofsted Registered residential care services and will work collaboratively with Torbay Council's Children's Services and other relevant officers to identify suitable properties, assist with any decisions regarding redevelopment, refurbishment, or design of the homes and subsequently register and operate the purchased Children's Homes. Lot 2: Provider-leased / owned and run Children's Homes For this Lot, Torbay Council is seeking one provider to operate two Children's Homes within the Torbay boundary. The two homes will provide for 2 placements each, contributing to a total of 4 beds.
The provider will source suitable accommodation and register and operate the Children's Homes. The provider will already have experience of running Ofsted Registered residential care services.
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Supported Accommodation For Young People
- Procurement type
- Standard
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 19 Mar 2027 to 18 Mar 2030 (3 years)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
- Re-tender expected
- October 2029
Procedure
- Notice type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement method
- Open
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Current stage
- Tender
- Stages so far
- Planning, Tender
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
Not stated in the notice: awardee scale.
Values
- Tender value
- £14,145,000
- Lots value
- £14,145,000
Not stated in the notice: awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Active
- Lots
- Active
Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 099192-2026
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-077e59
- CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services85300000 - Social work and related services85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Town
- Torquay
- Postcode
- TQ1 3DR
- Electoral ward
- Tormohun
- Constituency
- Torbay
- Delivery area
- Torbay
- Region
- South West
- Sub-region
- Torbay
- Area
- Devon
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- Torbay Council
- Category
- Services
- Address
- Torquay, TQ1 3DR · South West · England
Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.
Documents and links
- UK4 - Tender Notice, 20 Oct 2026find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099192-2026
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, 01 Oct 2026find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092715-2026
- Official noticesupplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- Legislation.gov.uklegislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- OCDS record ocds-h6vhtk-077e59 (JSON)find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h…
Questions about Residential Children's Homes for Torbay
When is the deadline for the Residential Children's Homes for Torbay tender?
Bids must be submitted by 1 December 2026. The notice sets the exact time of day, so confirm it on the official notice and submit early: buyer portals normally stop accepting bids at the deadline.
How much is the Residential Children's Homes for Torbay contract worth?
The estimated value is £14,145,000. The contract runs from 19 March 2027 to 18 March 2030 (3 years).
Who is the buyer for Residential Children's Homes for Torbay?
Torbay Council, based in Torbay, South West.
How do I bid for Residential Children's Homes for Torbay?
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