Strategic Partner to Operate 2 Residential Children's Homes in Bath & North East Somerset
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£34.8m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
26 Jun 2026
Description
B&NES Council has embarked on an ambitious project to deliver 2, 4-bed children's homes for children aged between 11 and 18 who have autism and complex needs associated with social, emotional and mental health needs. The homes will be co-located with, but entirely separate from, a new 30-place special school which will be operated by a single/multi-academy trust. It is anticipated that many, if not all, of the children will attend the co-located school. A building for both the homes and the school has been identified in Keynsham, by utilising the closure of the care home Charlton House (post code BS31 1BF) which is under the ownership and management of the LA. B&NES Council is looking to commission a single provider to operate the two residential children's homes, working as a close, strategic partner to ensure that public money is utilised to provide quality, outcome focused provision. The two homes will each offer accommodation for four children/young people, with sleep-in staff provision, living and support spaces and a house garden. The services are expected to commence 1st September 2027.
Scope
- Reference
- DN793708
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2036Possible extension to 31 Aug 2039
The contract has an option to extend for a further period or periods up to 3 years. Note that the published contract value is a maximum value based on the full contract term (including full extension), based on 100% occupancy of both homes and includes an estimation of additional costs to meet individual care needs.
- CPV classifications
- 85311000
- Contract locations
- South West England, United Kingdom
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Detailed quality criteria are set out in the tender documents These are the criteria to be used in Stage 1 of the Competitive Flexible Procedure, where the Council proceeds with Stage 2 the criteria for that stage will be confirmed when Final Tenders are invited. | quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Detailed price criteria are set out in the tender documents These are the criteria to be used in Stage 1 of the Competitive Flexible Procedure, where the Council proceeds with Stage 2 the criteria for that stage will be confirmed when Final Tenders are invited. | price | 40.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
The conditions of participation are set out in the tender documents The full conditions of participation are set out in the tender documents.
The full conditions of participation are set out in the tender documents. Suppliers will need to provide up to three relevant contract examples and demonstrates experience relevant to the subject matter of the contract and a proven track record of supporting children who present with significant SEMH needs, including trauma‑related behaviours, attachment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and high‑risk behaviours. Suppliers must demonstrate that they meet the required standards in relation to Ofsted by submitting the URN information required Suppliers must provide evidence that no more than 50% of their residential children homes have an OFSTED inadequate rating.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£34.8m
Award date
23 Jun 2026
Contract start
31 Aug 2026
Contract end
31 Aug 2036