Open tenders / Health & social care
Open tender · Notice 099192-2026
Residential Children’s Homes for Torbay
- Value
- £14.1m
- Closes
- 1 Dec 2026 (23 days)
- Where
- South West
- Lots
- 2
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 19 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2030
In plain English
Torbay Council wants experienced Ofsted-registered children's home providers to set up and run new residential homes in Torbay, in two lots of two homes each (4 beds per lot). The contract runs from 19 March 2027 to 18 March 2030, with an estimated value of £14,145,000, and bids close on 1 December 2026.
Good fit for: Established Ofsted-registered children's residential care providers able to open and run small local homes.
- Must already run Ofsted-registered children's homes
The provider will already have experience of running Ofsted Registered residential care services.
- Lot 2: you must find and fund the property
The provider will source suitable accommodation and register and operate the Children’s Homes.
- Two-stage process designed by the council
Competitive flexible procedure
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What the buyer says
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 exper…
Getting the documents
supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 20 Oct 2026.
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