Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf0-c581-71fb-abc0-167eda59bc22/childrens-home-placements-expression-of-interest pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Children's Home Placements - Expression of Interest [London Borough of Bromley](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-bromley) Estimated value £1,000,000 to £1,500,000 Published 27 Feb 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The London Borough of Bromley is seeking to commission a residential care provider able to deliver up to 5 children's home placements across multiple children's homes within their estate. The contract would be for one year with an option to extend for a further year. The first step of the procurement process is to engage with the market through this Expression of Interest. This Expression of Interest will be open for a period of 2 weeks and will inform the Council's decision on whether to pursue this type of contract in the future. The Council will also use the outcome of the Expression of Interest to inform any potential future tender process that the Council may undertake in due course (anticipated to commence in April 2024). For consideration of this project, we are seeking Expressions of Interest from providers that can satisfy the criteria below. 1 Provisions for up to 5 young people, aged between 11-15, mixed genders. 2 The provider will consider emergency / same day or short notice placements for young people who are at immediate need / require an emergency placement. 3 Providers should be able to accommodate young people for both short and longer term placements in line with their care plans 4 Additional support to be in place or can be accessed for young people with multiple / complex needs. 5 Providers will have some provision for young people subject to DOLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) 6 Placements provided as part of this contact, must be located in a children's home which is registered and has a good / outstanding OFSTED rating. 7 The London Borough of Bromley has a maximum budget of £4,600 per placement and week. The provider must be able to work within this budget. Read full description ## CPV classification Social work services with accommodation Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bcb7ee19-7b2a-46dd-b08a-f4fae7f52b65) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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