Contract for the Provision of an Emergency Residential Service for Children or Young People aged 7 years and Above with Complex Needs

Hertfordshire County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06a0e3Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
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Published

22 May 2026

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Description

The Council wish to procure a 'Block Contract' arrangement with a single Provider to provide an OFSTED registered One (1) to Two (2) bed emergency residential home utilising the Council's existing property for children and young people aged 7 and above. This service is designed to meet the needs of young people who may display complex needs. Needs may include trauma, attachment, mental health including hospital step down, neurodevelopment (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD and or Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD), substance use and child criminal or sexual exploitation presenting high levels of risk, high risk behaviour leading to a possible DoLs (Deprivation of Liberty) Order.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0e3
Total value
£16,674,372 including VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
28 Feb 2027 to 01 Aug 2030
Possible extension to 01 Aug 2032
Main category
services
CPV classifications
85000000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)