Official UK procurement notice
Residential Children’s Homes for Torbay
Torbay Council
Opportunity overview
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.
Lot 1 — 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.
Estimated lot value including VAT: £7.6m
Participation condition: Registration with Ofsted and submission of the organisation's URN Financial Capacity Confirmation of ability to obtain relevant insurances after contract award but before delivery start Further information can be found in Part 4 Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Section C2.3 of Part 1 Information.
Participation condition: Relevant Experience and Contract Examples Data Protection Health and Safety Payment in Contracts Carbon Reduction Modern Slavery Relevant policies, procedures and accreditations required to deliver the contract Further information can be found in Part 4 Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Section C2.3 of Part 1 Information.
Award criterion: Method Statements: 40%
Award criterion: Technical Question: 5%
Award criterion: Social Value: 10%
Award criterion: Presentation : 15%
Award criterion: Pricing Schedule: 30%
Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.
Contract starts: 19 March 2027
Initial contract ends: 18 March 2030
Maximum term ends: 18 March 2032
Extension: The contract may be extended for a period of up to 2 further year(s) or until the end of the allocated budget, subject to termination clauses within Terms and Conditions of Contract and as provided for in section 78 Implied right to terminate public contracts of the Procurement Act 2023.
Lot 2 — 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.
Estimated lot value including VAT: £9.4m
Participation condition: Registration with Ofsted and submission of the organisation's URN Financial Capacity Confirmation of ability to obtain relevant insurances after contract award but before delivery start Further information can be found in Part 4 Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Section C2.3 of Part 1 Information.
Participation condition: Relevant Experience and Contract Examples Data Protection Health and Safety Payment in Contracts Carbon Reduction Modern Slavery Relevant policies, procedures and accreditations required to deliver the contract Further information can be found in Part 4 Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Section C2.3 of Part 1 Information.
Award criterion: Method Statements : 40%
Award criterion: Technical Question: 5%
Award criterion: Social Value: 10%
Award criterion: Presentation: 15%
Award criterion: Pricing Schedule: 30%
Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.
Contract starts: 19 March 2027
Initial contract ends: 18 March 2030
Maximum term ends: 18 March 2032
Extension: The contract may be extended for a period of up to 2 further year(s) or until the end of the allocated budget, subject to termination clauses within Terms and Conditions of Contract and as provided for in section 78 Implied right to terminate public contracts of the Procurement Act 2023.
Contracting authority
Torbay Council Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR, UKK42, United Kingdom Contact: Chloe Farquhar Email: commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk Website: http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
Procurement timetable and procedure
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime: Light Touch Regime
Clarification deadline: 17 November 2026 at 12:00 am
Submission deadline: 1 December 2026 at 12:00 pm
Award decision expected by: 8 March 2027 at 11:59 pm
Electronic submissions: allowed
Submission language: EN
Financial terms: In consideration of the provision of the Services by the Supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract, the Authority shall pay the Charges to the Supplier. The Charges shall be calculated as set out in the Payment Schedule. Unless otherwise stated in the Payment Schedule the Charges: (a) shall be payable from the Commencement Date; (b) shall remain fixed during the Term unless agreed by both parties; and (c) are the entire price payable by the Authority to the Supplier in respect of the Ser-vices and includes, without limitation, any royalties, licence fees, supplies and all consumables used by the Supplier, travel costs, accommodation expenses and the cost of Supplier Personnel. The Authority shall pay each properly submitted invoice received by the Supplier within 30 days of the date when Authority has determined that the invoice is a valid and undisputed in-voice. The Supplier shall accept payment electronically via BACS. Further information on payment terms can be found in Clause 6 Charges and Payments of the Service Contract.
CPV Classification
85311000 — Social work services with accommodation; 85300000 — Social work and related services; 85000000 — Health and social work services
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