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HCC – Feb 25 - The Provision of Homecare and Support Services for Children and Young People in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 18:48.

Opportunity overview

Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of Homecare and Support Services for Children and Young People in Hertfordshire.Further information regarding this opportunity can be found in II.2.4 and VI.3 below. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3 below for further information. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 27.03.2025. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted by the system.

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
  • CPV85300000 — Social work and related services
  • CPV85310000 — Social work services
  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation
  • CPV85311300 — Welfare services for children and young people
  • CPV85312000 — Social work services without accommodation
  • CPV85323000 — Community health services

Lots

  • See section II.1.4 above and section VI.3 below and the PPME documentation provided.Value not stated
  • Personal Care£48m
  • Community Enablement£48m
  • Support to Prevent Family/Placement Breakdown£15m
  • Support and Mentoring for Young People£5m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
HCC2314690-4691 and HCC2315320-5321
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework Agreement is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award a Framework Agreement before a Framework Agreement is executed. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where a Framework Agreement has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the Framework Agreement has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the Framework Agreement ineffective.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Bid Opening

Date
27 Mar 2025, 12:00

Address

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
N/A
Maximum Participants
100

Expected award period

Starts
27 Mar 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
27 Mar 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2023, 00:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned
Description
See section II.1.4 above and section VI.3 below and the PPME documentation provided.
Entry 2
Id
Lot 1
Title
Personal Care
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The estimated values stated in II.1.5 and II.2.6 are for the whole Framework Term, inclusive of the approximate value for extension. The estimated value in II.2.6 under Lot 1 and Lot 2 is the combined value for both Lots and not the value for each Lot, as the Council is unable to estimate the split of this value across the two Lots. The Framework Term for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of four (4) years with the option to extend for a further period(s) of up to two (2) years. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Framework Agreement could be six (6) years. The Council is awarding the Framework Agreement for this period in order to ensure continuity for Service Users and an attractive procurement for the provider market.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.

Value

Amount
48,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Option to extend the initial Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to a total of a further two (2) years, at the Council’s sole discretion.

Renewal

Description
This Framework Agreement will be reviewed towards the end of the Framework Term.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
Lot 2
Title
Community Enablement
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The estimated values stated in II.1.5 and II.2.6 are for the whole Framework Term, inclusive of the approximate value for extension. The estimated value in II.2.6 under Lot 1 and Lot 2 is the combined value for both Lots and not the value for each Lot, as the Council is unable to estimate the split of this value across the two Lots. The Framework Term for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of four (4) years with the option to extend for a further period(s) of up to two (2) years. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Framework Agreement could be six (6) years. The Council is awarding the Framework Agreement for this period in order to ensure continuity for Service Users and an attractive procurement for the provider market.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.

Value

Amount
48,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Option to extend the initial Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to a total of a further two (2) years, at the Council’s sole discretion.

Renewal

Description
This Framework Agreement will be reviewed towards the end of the Framework Term.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
Lot 3
Title
Support to Prevent Family/Placement Breakdown
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The estimated values stated in II.1.5 and II.2.6 are for the whole Framework Term, inclusive of the approximate value for extension. The estimated value in II.2.6 under Lot 1 and Lot 2 is the combined value for both Lots and not the value for each Lot, as the Council is unable to estimate the split of this value across the two Lots. The Framework Term for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of four (4) years with the option to extend for a further period(s) of up to two (2) years. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Framework Agreement could be six (6) years. The Council is awarding the Framework Agreement for this period in order to ensure continuity for Service Users and an attractive procurement for the provider market.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.

Value

Amount
15,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Option to extend the initial Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to a total of a further two (2) years, at the Council’s sole discretion.

Renewal

Description
This Framework Agreement will be reviewed towards the end of the Framework Term.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
Lot 4
Title
Support and Mentoring for Young People
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The estimated values stated in II.1.5 and II.2.6 are for the whole Framework Term, inclusive of the approximate value for extension. The estimated value in II.2.6 under Lot 1 and Lot 2 is the combined value for both Lots and not the value for each Lot, as the Council is unable to estimate the split of this value across the two Lots. The Framework Term for this Framework Agreement is an initial period of four (4) years with the option to extend for a further period(s) of up to two (2) years. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Framework Agreement could be six (6) years. The Council is awarding the Framework Agreement for this period in order to ensure continuity for Service Users and an attractive procurement for the provider market.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Option to extend the initial Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to a total of a further two (2) years, at the Council’s sole discretion.

Renewal

Description
This Framework Agreement will be reviewed towards the end of the Framework Term.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85312000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services without accommodation
Entry 3
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 4
Id
85323000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Community health services
Entry 5
Id
85311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for children and young people
Entry 6
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 7
Id
85311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Item 2
Id
Lot 1
Related Lot
Lot 1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85312000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services without accommodation
Entry 3
Id
85323000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Community health services
Entry 4
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 5
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 6
Id
85311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for children and young people
Item 3
Id
Lot 2
Related Lot
Lot 2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85312000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services without accommodation
Entry 3
Id
85323000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Community health services
Entry 4
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 5
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 6
Id
85311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for children and young people
Item 4
Id
Lot 3
Related Lot
Lot 3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85312000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services without accommodation
Entry 3
Id
85323000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Community health services
Entry 4
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 5
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 6
Id
85311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for children and young people
Item 5
Id
Lot 4
Related Lot
Lot 4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Id
85312000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services without accommodation
Entry 3
Id
85323000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Community health services
Entry 4
Id
85310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work services
Entry 5
Id
85300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Social work and related services
Entry 6
Id
85311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for children and young people

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-74101
Name
Hertfordshire County Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH23
Locality
HERTFORD
Postal Code
SG13 8DE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall, Pegs Lane

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Hertfordshire County Council

Contact

Name
Nicola Fisher
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-21225
Name
Hertfordshire County Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH23
Locality
Stevenage
Postal Code
SG1 2FQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Farnham House, Six Hills Way

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Hertfordshire County Council

Contact

Name
Nicola Fisher
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-111
Name
High Court

Roles

reviewBody
mediationBody
reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 20794760000

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Stevenage · UKH23 · SG1 2FQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH23

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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