Tender: Warwickshire 6-Bed Block Contract for Residential Care of Children and Young People (up to 18)

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Warwickshire County Council is seeking a children's residential care provider within Warwickshire to deliver a 6-bed block arrangement across three nominated local homes for children and young people up to the age of 18 with a diverse range of needs. The contract, which will replace the existing Warwickshire block contract from 7 May 2026, aims to ensure high-quality, stable and therapeutic residential care that promotes positive outcomes, emotional wellbeing and long-term stability. The arrangement will fulfil WCC's sufficiency duty under the Children Act 1989 by providing enough local accommodation, support children remaining within or close to Warwickshire, drive financial efficiency by reducing reliance on high-cost spot placements through block contracting, and shape the local provider market while ensuring providers meet regulatory standards (for example Ofsted) and contractual obligations through robust monitoring.