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Residential Children’s Homes for Torbay

Torbay Council(buyer)

Published
Published 1 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 1 December 2026 (42 days left)

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Overview

Torbay Council is planning a procurement to develop four new children's residential homes across Torbay in partnership with experienced Ofsted-registered providers. The scope is divided into two lots comprising two council-owned, provider-operated two-bed homes (Lot 1) and two provider-owned, provider-operated two-bed homes (Lot 2). The project has an estimated total value of £24,299,351 and is currently in the planning stage.

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Lots (2)

  • 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.

    £6,345,000
  • 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.

    £7,800,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£14,145,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
1 October 2026
Questions by
17 November 2026
Deadline
1 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work servicesSocial work and related servicesSocial work services with accommodation

Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    20 October 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    1 October 2026

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