Buyer Name: St Helens Council
Buyer Address: Town Hall, St Helens, UKD71, WA10 1HP, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Buyer Name: St Helens Council
Buyer Address: Town Hall, St Helens, UKD71, WA10 1HP, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of a two-child children's home in the borough of St. Helens (WA10). The contract will be awarded for 5 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension. 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. Unless formally agreed otherwise, the Notice period for the contract will be 6 months if a child is in placement, or 3 months if no child is in placement, from when the Notice is served.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027683-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,872,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 2,340,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-07-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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