Therapeutic Residential Home Services with Education for Children with Complex Needs (Cross Regional Project)
Oxfordshire County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £172,000,000
Deadline
13 May 2026
Published
21 April 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Cross Regional contract on behalf of Councils Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Reading, Bedford and Oxfordshire to offer residential and educational provision for Children We Care For (CWCF) with complex social, behavioural and educational needs. Cross Regional Project (CRP) delivers therapeutic residential care and educational services for children aged 11–17 with complex needs, operating across 11 homes in partner counties offering 36 placements.
A registered special school, commissioned under a block contract, provides education for pupils aged 11–17—including those without EHCPs—across Key Stages 3 to 5. The new service will launch on August 1, 2027, starting with 36 placements and potentially expanding by 24 more. Following the contract commencement date, Partners can buy extra placements at any time during the contract.
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Oxfordshire County CouncilKey Dates
Published
21 April 2026
Submission deadline
13 May 2026
Notice type
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