Contract for the Management and Operation of Four Children’s Homes Owned by St Helens Borough Council

Description

St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of 4 children’s residential home in the borough of St. Helens (WA11). Looking after children and young people in care is one of the most important responsibilities that the Council fulfils as a corporate parent. ‘Corporate parenting’ is the collective responsibility of the council, elected members, employees, and partner agencies, for providing the best possible care and safeguarding for the children who are cared for by the Council. When in the best interests of the child or young person, the Council aspires for its children to be able to live in the borough. There are currently 33 registered children’s homes in St Helens run by 13 providers. Of these 33 homes, 2 are local authority run, 2 are voluntary sector, and 29 fall under private sector provision situated in all wards across the borough. The Council is currently in the advanced stages of acquiring 4 more homes to provide for 2 children, 2 children, 1 child, and 1 child (i.e. 6 additional placements in total). Keywords: Child support services, Child services, Social services, Residential services, children and young people services