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Children Residential Placements Framework
Lot 1 - Children with Disabilities
Lot 2 - Social, Emotional Mental Health
Lot 3 - Criminal/Sexual Exploitation
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACORN HOMES (UK) LIMITED | 03397032 | ~£40,200,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health | - |
| Ethelbert Children's Services | 03291503 | ~£55,800,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Social, Emotional and Mental Health · Sexual and Criminal Exploitation | - |
| LITTLE FEET LTD | 14915416 | ~£55,800,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Social, Emotional and Mental Health · Sexual and Criminal Exploitation | - |
| MEADOWS CARE LIMITED | 05087886 | ~£40,200,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health | - |
| OAK NEST CHILDREN'S HOMES LTD | 15157738 | ~£14,404,800 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Children with Disabilities | - |
| SANCTUARY 16 LTD | 13395704 | ~£15,600,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Sexual and Criminal Exploitation | - |
| The Drive Care Homes Ltd | 03519585 | ~£14,404,800 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Children with Disabilities | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 3 lots, each awarded separately. 9 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Children with Disabilities Feb 2026 – Feb 2030 | £14,404,800 | 2 | active | |
| Lot 2 Social, Emotional and Mental Health Feb 2026 – Feb 2030 | £40,200,000 | 4 | active | |
| Lot 3 Sexual and Criminal Exploitation Feb 2026 – Feb 2030 | £15,600,000 | 3 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| ETHELBERT SPECIALIST HOMES LIMITED | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| LITTLE FEET LTD | Lots 2, 3 | Wonlots 2, 3 |
| ACORN HOMES (UK) LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| MEADOWS CARE LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| Oak Nest Childrens Homes Ltd | Lot 1 | Wonlot 1 |
| SANCTUARY 16 LTD | Lot 3 | Wonlot 3 |
| The Drive Care Homes Ltd | Lot 1 | Wonlot 1 |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £5,600 in 1 payments (over £25k) from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (2026-03-05 to 2026-03-05).