Residential Therapeutic (APoC) Provision for Children and Young People

Opportunity overview

Delivery of an Appropriate Place of Care (APoC) residential and therapeutic provision for children and young people across the Cheshire and Merseyside region who present with complex and overlapping needs, including those at risk of hospital admission, subject to or at risk of Deprivation of Liberty arrangements, experiencing neurodevelopmental needs, or presenting with significant risk-taking behaviours.

Lot 1 — Contract lot

Estimated lot value including VAT: £16.0m

Award criterion: Quality

Award criterion: Price

Contract starts: 2 April 2028

Initial contract ends: 2 April 2033

Maximum term ends: 2 April 2038

Extension: With the option to extend annually for up to a further 5 years

Contracting authority

Wirral Council Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, CH44 8ED, UKD74, United Kingdom Email: procurementpeople@wirral.gov.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure

Special regime: Light Touch Regime

Clarification deadline: 16 November 2026 at 12:00 pm

Award decision expected by: 17 May 2027 at 11:59 pm

Electronic submissions: allowed

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85311000 — Social work services with accommodation

How to submit

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We examine the published participation conditions, service scope, geography, regulatory position, available evidence, mobilisation demands and commercial exposure with your team. We only confirm a full tender-writing engagement when the available information supports a responsible view that the provider meets the tender requirements.

If Residential Therapeutic (APoC) Provision for Children and Young People is a credible fit, we can map the scored requirements, gather operational evidence and build the response around the buyer documents. The qualification check and any writing support do not guarantee an award; the contracting authority makes the final decision.