Estimated Value
Up to £14,145,000
Deadline
1 December 2026
41 days remaining
Published
20 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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. 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.
Lots (2)
- Lot 1Council-owned Children’s Homes Torbay Council will purchase two buildings to be used as Children’s Homes within the Torbay boundary
- Lot 2Provider-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
Additional details
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. 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. 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.
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- 1
STAGECOACH DEVON LIMITED
3 contracts wonlatest 9 Sept 2026ends 31 Mar 2026£659,677
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- 2
Marks Building Services Ltd
3 contracts wonlatest 21 Aug 2026£635,406
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- 3
Peninsula Project Consulting Ltd
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- 4
Torquay United Community Sports Trust
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£329,115
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