Medway Council · Awarded contract
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Award of Children's Residential Assessment Unit and Future Units to Five Rivers Child Care Limited

Awarded 14 Jun 2021

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Awarded14 Jun 2021
Value£55,000,000.00
SupplierFive Rivers Child Care Limited
AgencyMedway Council
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5mo ago5y term
Awarded 14 June 2021Expired 13 June 2026

About

Medway Council awarded a contract to Five Rivers Child Care Limited for the delivery of a Children's Residential Assessment Unit for 14 to 17 year olds.

The contract, valued at £55,000,000, encompasses two projects: Project 1 involves setting up and delivering a four-bed assessment unit children's home at the Old Vicarage site in Upnor, with the provider responsible for Ofsted registration and providing short-term residential assessment placements supported by an outreach team.

Project 2 involves collaborating with the Council to scope and establish two additional four-bed assessment units at different sites, informed by data from Project 1.

The procurement was managed through a Competitive Dialogue process.

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