CBC-1985-FW-SK - Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People 16+ Framework (ITT)
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
3 September 2027
328 days remaining
Published
26 October 2023
Type
Framework Agreement
Overview
Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) is seeking to establish a Light Touch Framework for the provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People and Young People Seeking Sanctuary aged 16+ years. The Framework will provide high quality supported accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-17 who are Looked After, Care Experienced or Separated Migrant Children, including PACE placements where required.
The Council will provide as much support and information as possible to assist suppliers through the tender process. Questions submitted and the Authority's responses will be shared with all bidders to ensure a fair, open and transparent procurement process.
If there is anything you are unsure about or require clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-Tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receipt of clarification questions: Monday 7 September 2026 at 17:00.
Eligibility & compliance
Providers must be Ofsted registered under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and demonstrate the ability to deliver safe, effective and outcome-focused support that promotes independence, wellbeing and positive life opportunities.
Regulations cited
- Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023
Submission
Completed tender submissions and all supporting documentation must be submitted electronically via the 'My Return' section of the In-Tend system.
Additional details
Tender submissions sent through the Correspondence facility will not be accepted. Tender submission deadline: Monday 21 September 2026 at 12:00 noon. Tenders received after this deadline will not be considered.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Hope for 16 plus
2 contracts wonlatest 23 Sept 2026ends 23 Sept 2027£36,400
total awarded
- 2
CHANCE TRANSITIONAL SUPPORTED LIVING LTD
1 contract wonlatest 16 Sept 2026ends 15 Sept 2027£31,200
total awarded
- 3
Essential Living Care
1 contract wonlatest 30 Jul 2026ends 23 Jul 2027£36,400
total awarded
- 4
NOAH ENTERPRISE
1 contract wonlatest 19 May 2026ends 30 Jun 2027£0
total awarded
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Key Dates
Published
26 October 2023
Submission deadline
3 September 2027
Notice type
Tender
Source
council:central-bedfordshire-council
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