Torbay Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Residential Placements Partner for Children's Services by Torbay Council

Awarded 30 Aug 2020

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Awarded30 Aug 2020
Value£11,125,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 3y 10mo10y term, 62% elapsed
Awarded 30 Aug 2020Expires 29 Aug 2030

Torbay Council sought to contract with one or two providers to deliver residential placement services for children and young people in two homes purchased by the council.

The contract was intended for the sole use of Torbay Council, with placements potentially made available to other local authorities when not fully utilised.

The procurement offered either a single provider for both edge-of-care and looked-after children placements (Lot 1) or separate providers for edge-of-care (Lot 2) and looked-after children (Lot 3).

The contract value was AUD 11,125,000.

The contract was not awarded.

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