Published date: 15 February 2024
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Social work services with accommodation - 85311000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£4,800,000
Procurement reference
OXFS001-DN673910-53232979
Published date
15 February 2024
Closing date
17 July 2023
Closing time
11:59pm
Contract start date
1 April 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2031
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Council seeks to re-commission long standing service to provide a registered Residential
Children's Home in Oxfordshire for 6 children and young people with learning disabilities,
within a purpose-built property owned by the Council and leased to the Provider.
The Provider will provide a home for Looked After children and young people with learning
disabilities, ensuring all needs are met and the children and young people are given
opportunity to grow and flourish in a safe and nurturing environment. The Council seeks to
ensure the local availability of accommodation and support in Oxfordshire to meet the needs
of children and young people with learning disabilities who are Looked After by the Council.
Children and young people placed close to home can maintain their family links, their
friendship groups, their hobbies and interests, access to their social works, maintain their
education placement and access local therapeutic services, leading to improved outcomes
and building on their sense of community.
The service is to accommodate children & young people who require medium to long term
care, , with the option of stepping down into Foster Care as appropriate, are between the
ages of 5 and 17 years, are Looked After by the Council and have learning disabilities and may
have additional disabilities and needs, including physical disability, physical or mental health
needs, an autistic spectrum condition or needs arising from behaviour, emotional or social
issues.
More information
Award information
Awarded date
2 February 2024
Contract start date
1 April 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2031
Total value of contract
£12,417,676
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Action for Children
Address
Action for Children Services Ltd
3, The Boulevard
Ascot
Watford
WD18 8AGReference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
Yes
About the buyer
Contact name
Charlotte Golby
Address
3rd Floor
County Hall
Oxford
OX1 1ND
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 0
Charlotte.Golby@Oxfordshire.gov.uk
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