Accommodation Based Support Service for Care Leavers and Vulnerable Young People aged 16 – 21

What the buyer is asking for

The purpose of this service is to provide safe, high-quality accommodation and support for vulnerable young people aged 16–21, including children in care and care leavers, enabling them to develop the skills, confidence and resilience required for adulthood and independent living. The Provider will deliver a flexible, needs-led service that promotes safety, wellbeing, independence, positive relationships and engagement in education, employment and training. Support will be tailored to individual needs and delivered in partnership with young people, the Council and relevant agencies. The service will contribute to the Council's corporate parenting responsibilities by ensuring young people receive the support, opportunities and stability that a good parent would provide, helping them achieve sustainable accommodation and positive outcomes as they transition into adulthood.

How this is scored

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• 30%pricePrice
• 70%qualityQuality

How contested is this?

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published32 days ago

   20 Aug 2026, 15:53 BST
2. Submission deadlinein 3 days

   24 Sept 2026, 16:00 BST
3. Award decision expected byin 60 days

   20 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice9 Jul 2026, 14:50 BST064782-2026
2. Tender notice20 Aug 2026, 15:53 BST079598-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender