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Tender: Operation of Two Ofsted-Registered Therapeutic Children’s Homes (Ages 9–18) – Milton Keynes City Council

Released 11 months ago

Closed17 Nov 2025

Est. valueEstimate£90K to £2.4M

LocationNot specified

AgencyMilton Keynes City Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 17 Nov 2025

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Milton Keynes City Council is seeking a provider to operate two Ofsted-registered therapeutic children’s homes using the Council’s own properties for children and young people aged 9–18 with complex emotional and behavioural needs. The requirement is for a block contract let for an initial term of 3 years with the Council holding the option to extend year-by-year for up to 2 further years. The maximum contract value for the whole term including extensions is £17.8 million; core contract costs are £1.65 million per annum based on a standard 1:1 staffing ratio, with provision for additional staffing up to a 3:1 ratio when required and a permissible annual envelope up to £3.56 million. Further details are set out in the Specification.

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