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

St. Helens Borough Council (SHBC) is issuing this Invitation To Tender (ITT) regarding the management and operation of a six children in children's residential home in the borough of St. Helens . This ITT is split into 4 Lot's one for each property. The contract will be awarded for 3 years with additional extension clauses that provide for a +1yr and a further +1yr extension. The service provided will be available at all times (including statutory holidays) during the term of the Contact, and will include the provision of an appropriate staffing model with a waking night or sleep-in staff (depending on the child's needs) in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes. Unless formally agreed otherwise, the Notice period for the contract will be 6 months if a child is in placement, or 3 months if no child is in placement, from when the Notice is served.