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Residential Children’s Homes for Torbay

Torbay Council · Local authority

In brief

Torbay Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (South West).

The estimated value is £14,145,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 19 March 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midnight, Tuesday 17 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026

How bids are scored

Method Statements 40% · Technical Question 5% · Social Value 10% · Presentation 15% · Pricing Schedule 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 27 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around October 2029.

What the notice says

Torbay Council is embarking on an exciting programme to develop new children's residential homes within Torbay. We are seeking to work alongside experienced Ofsted-registered Children’s home providers to develop new local residential provision that enables children and young people to remain closer to their families, communities and support networks. We recognise the significant expertise, experience and innovation that residential care providers bring and we are keen to work collaboratively and build strong partnerships with organisations that share our ambition to create high-quality homes where children feel safe, supported, valued and able to thrive. This Contract is being divided into…Read the full description
Torbay Council is embarking on an exciting programme to develop new children's residential homes within Torbay. We are seeking to work alongside experienced Ofsted-registered Children’s home providers to develop new local residential provision that enables children and young people to remain closer to their families, communities and support networks. We recognise the significant expertise, experience and innovation that residential care providers bring and we are keen to work collaboratively and build strong partnerships with organisations that share our ambition to create high-quality homes where children feel safe, supported, valued and able to thrive. This Contract is being divided into the following Lots: Lot 1: Council-owned Children’s Homes Torbay Council will purchase two buildings to be used as Children’s Homes within the Torbay boundary. The two homes will provide for 2 placements each, contributing to a total of 4 beds. For this Lot, Torbay Council is seeking one provider to deliver both properties. The provider will already have experience of running Ofsted Registered residential care services and will work collaboratively with Torbay Council’s Children’s Services and other relevant officers to identify suitable properties, assist with any decisions regarding redevelopment, refurbishment, or design of the homes and subsequently register and operate the purchased Children’s Homes. Lot 2: Provider-leased / owned and run Children’s Homes For this Lot, Torbay Council is seeking one provider to operate two Children’s Homes within the Torbay boundary. The two homes will provide for 2 placements each, contributing to a total of 4 beds. The provider will source suitable accommodation and register and operate the Children’s Homes. The provider will already have experience of running Ofsted Registered residential care services.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midnight, Tuesday 17 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1 Council-owned Children’s Homes
19 March 2027 to 18 March 2030
What this lot covers

Torbay Council will purchase two buildings to be used as Children’s Homes within the Torbay boundary. The two homes will provide for 2 placements each, contributing to a total of 4 beds. For this Lot, Torbay Council is seeking one provider to deliver both properties. The provider will already have experience of running Ofsted Registered residential care services and will work collaboratively with Torbay Council’s Children’s Services and other relevant officers to identify suitable properties, assist with any decisions regarding redevelopment, refurbishment, or design of the homes and subsequently register and operate the purchased Children’s Homes.

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services£6,345,000
Lot 2: Provider-leased / owned and run Children’s Homes
19 March 2027 to 18 March 2030
What this lot covers

For this Lot, Torbay Council is seeking one provider to operate two Children’s Homes within the Torbay boundary. The two homes will provide for 2 placements each, contributing to a total of 4 beds. The provider will source suitable accommodation and register and operate the Children’s Homes. The provider will already have experience of running Ofsted Registered residential care services.

Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services£7,800,000

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 092715-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 099192-2026

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From notice 092715-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 October 2026, last updated 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.