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AT1456 Children's Residential Home

Luton Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Luton Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall, Luton, UKH21, LU1 2BQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Mrs Caroline Sturman

Contact Email: caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
9900800.0 GBP
Gross: 11880960 GBP
Published
11 Dec 2025, 10:44
Deadline
30 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Children's Residential Home services for children and young people (12-17) with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This procurement process is to commission a single provider to operate a residential provision in premises owned by Luton Council. The home will offer provision which has one to one staff at all times during the day, including two waking and one sleep in staff member. A single provider with proven experience of managing and operating an Ofsted registered children’s home rated Good or Outstanding.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com

Link Description: All tender documents can be found of the ProContract (Proactis) e-tendering portal.

Link Description: Provider must have an Ofsted rating of Good or above on a current provision.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081811-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Additional purchases will be allowed if they relate directly to the services to be provided, the needs of the service users change and/or the business needs change due to innovation, funding or legislative requirements.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 9,900,800

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 11,880,960

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-11T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-05-10T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Documents

Document Description: All tender documents can be found of the ProContract (Proactis) e-tendering portal.

Document Description: Provider must have an Ofsted rating of Good or above on a current provision.

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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