Tender Details

Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Staffing for Unregistered Places
GBT Ref No: 120348873
Deadline: 25 Jun 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: DN776687
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Description:
Cornwall Council has statutory responsibilities to provide children in Care with somewhere appropriate to live, whether this is on a voluntary basis or via a court order as per The Children Act 1989. This includes ensuring sufficiency to meet the individual needs of children through a range of residential placements. The aim for residential placements is to narrow the gap between the general outcomes for children and the outcomes for Children in Care. These responsibilities are fulfilled through individual tailored placements both in house and with a wide range of providers within and outside of Cornwall.

An “unregistered” placement refers to a setting that meets the legal definition of a children-s home under the Care Standards Act 2000 but has not been registered with Ofsted.

Unregistered placements for children typically arise due to a shortage of suitable, regulated care options for vulnerable children, especially those with complex needs. There is a diminishing number of registered children-s homes willing or able to accommodate children with high or complex needs. This includes children with behavioural challenges, mental health issues, or those requiring secure accommodation. Local authorities may need to resort to unregistered placements in emergency situations, such as:
• Sudden placement breakdowns
• Family crises
• Immediate safeguarding concerns
In these cases, there may be no time to secure a registered placement, and authorities priori...
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Staffing for Unregistered Places - Greatbritain Tender

The CORNWALL COUNCIL, a Government sector organization in United Kingdom, has announced a new tender for Staffing for Unregistered Places. This tender is published on GreatbritainTenders under GBT Ref No: 120348873 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-06-25.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.