Tender: Hertfordshire County Council – Residential Placements for Children and Young People (Aged 7–18) with Complex Needs at Brickendon, Cassiobury, Clothall and Melbourn

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Hertfordshire County Council is seeking suppliers to provide Ofsted-registered residential placements for children and young people aged 7 to 18 with complex needs across four sites: Brickendon, Cassiobury, Clothall and Melbourn. The Council will award separate block contracts divided into four lots; providers may apply for one or more lots and each lot will be assessed independently. Site visits are available from 21 to 23 October 2025 and attendance must be confirmed to [email protected] by noon on 17 October 2025, with numbers initially limited to two representatives per provider. The procurement will use the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, full requirements are in the service specification, and access to procurement documents requires expressing interest through the e-tendering system. Tender submissions must be completed and submitted by 12 noon on 14 November 2025 (late uploads will not be accepted); any contract awarded will be executed as a deed and will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.