Torbay Council is embarking on an exciting programme to develop new children's residential homes within Torbay. We are seeking to work alongside experienced Ofsted-registered Children’s home providers to develop new local residential provision that enables children and young people to remain closer to their families, communities and support networks. We recognise the significant expertise, experience and innovation that residential care providers bring and we are keen to work collaboratively and build strong partnerships with organisations that share our ambition to create high-quality homes where children feel safe, supported, valued and able to thrive. This Contract is being divided into the following Lots: Lot 1: Council-owned Children’s Homes Torbay Council will purchase two buildings to be used as Children’s Homes within the Torbay boundary. The two homes will provide for 2 placements each, contributing to a total of 4 beds. For this Lot, Torbay Council is seeking one provider to deliver both properties. The provider will already have experience of running Ofsted Registered residential care services and will work collaboratively with Torbay Council’s Children’s Services and other relevant officers to identify suitable properties, assist with any decisions regarding redevelopment, refurbishment, or design of the homes and subsequently register and operate the purchased Children’s Homes. Lot 2: Provider-leased / owned and run Children’s Homes For this Lot, Torbay Council is seeking one provider to operate two Children’s Homes within the Torbay boundary. The two homes will provide for 2 placements each, contributing to a total of 4 beds. The provider will source suitable accommodation and register and operate the Children’s Homes. The provider will already have experience of running Ofsted Registered residential care services.

Torbay Council will purchase two buildings to be used as Children’s Homes within the Torbay boundary. The two homes will provide for 2 placements each, contributing to a total of 4 beds. For this Lot, Torbay Council is seeking one provider to deliver both properties. The provider will already have experience of running Ofsted Registered residential care services and will work collaboratively with Torbay Council’s Children’s Services and other relevant officers to identify suitable properties, assist with any decisions regarding redevelopment, refurbishment, or design of the homes and subsequently register and operate the purchased Children’s Homes. Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of up to 2 further year(s) or until the end of the allocated budget, subject to termination clauses within Terms and Conditions of Contract and as provided for in section 78 Implied right to terminate public contracts of the Procurement Act 2023. Options: Option 1: Increase or decrease in the number of properties provided under this Contract The circumstances necessitating the Change are: a) Where there is an increase, or decrease in service user demand that results in the need to expand, or decrease, the number of properties; and b) Where additional properties are included under this Contract, this change will be done within the first 3 years of the Contract and the duration of which will not exceed beyond the allowable term of the Contract. Option 2: Change the weekly fee of the placements in each home to reflect significant changes in legislation or guidance The circumstances necessitating the Change are: a) Where there is a significant change to legislation or guidance which impacts the weekly cost of running the home; and b) Where additional properties are included under this Contract, this change will be done within the first 3 years of the Contract and the duration of which will not exceed beyond the allowable term of the Contract.

For this Lot, Torbay Council is seeking one provider to operate two Children’s Homes within the Torbay boundary. The two homes will provide for 2 placements each, contributing to a total of 4 beds. The provider will source suitable accommodation and register and operate the Children’s Homes. The provider will already have experience of running Ofsted Registered residential care services. Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of up to 2 further year(s) or until the end of the allocated budget, subject to termination clauses within Terms and Conditions of Contract and as provided for in section 78 Implied right to terminate public contracts of the Procurement Act 2023. Options: Option 1: Increase or decrease in the number of properties provided under this Contract The circumstances necessitating the Change are: a) Where there is an increase, or decrease in service user demand that results in the need to expand, or decrease, the number of properties; and b) Where additional properties are included under this Contract, this change will be done within the first 3 years of the Contract and the duration of which will not exceed beyond the allowable term of the Contract. Option 2: Change the weekly fee of the placements in each home to reflect significant changes in legislation or guidance The circumstances necessitating the Change are: a) Where there is a significant change to legislation or guidance which impacts the weekly cost of running the home; and b) Where additional properties are included under this Contract, this change will be done within the first 3 years of the Contract and the duration of which will not exceed beyond the allowable term of the Contract.

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In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents, the Authority is providings the documents in PDF in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-tendering portal at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ In order to access amendable versions of the documents and to submit a response, Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Work and Excel format documents for completion and submission.: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Bidding documents: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents, the Authority is providings the documents in PDF in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-tendering portal at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ In order to access amendable versions of the documents and to submit a response, Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Work and Excel format documents for completion and submission.