Provision of a Residential Children’s Home

Provision of residential Children’s Home Service Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking to commission a not-for-profit residential children’s home service as part of its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional care and support to vulnerable children. The focus of this service will be rooted in the "Eliminate" agenda, emphasising the elimination of profit-driven motives in favour of prioritising the well-being, development, and prospects of children in need. The selected service provider must be a registered not-for-profit organisation with a demonstrated history of delivering high-quality care services. The primary goal is to create a nurturing and secure environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and psychological growth of the children in residence. The contract specification underscores the importance of a service provider's dedication to the welfare of the children and their holistic development, ensuring that financial considerations do not compromise the quality of care. Through this service, Torfaen County Borough Council seeks to collaboratively create a supportive haven that enriches the lives of these children and contributes positively to their overall life trajectories. The home is a 3-bedroom detached bungalow with a large garden. The bungalow will accommodate 2 children on a residential basis. It has an additional one-bedroom, fully accessible, self-contained annex to the side, which will be used flexibly as move-on from the main bungalow or safer accommodation. The property has undergone a full structural renovation by the landlord, Melin Homes and Communities. Refurbished with hardwearing and robust fixtures and fittings designed around the potential needs of the children who will live there. The property is located a in a quiet residential area of Torfaen, close to shops, public transport links and other amenities. All tenderers will be required to submit 3 separate costs; total annual core costs for the running of the residential home and annex as per the requirements of the contract specification, excluding rent/mortgage costs one off cost for the initial furnishing of the home, excluding white goods Set up costs prior to home opening