Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service Q1 April - June 2026
The Council of the Borough of KirkleesEstimated Value
£31,062 – £221,010
Deadline
Not specified
Published
8 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Council established a 16+ Supported Accommodation Electronic Market Place (EMP) to meet its duties under the Children's Act 1989 & 2004 when securing a Supported Accommodation placement for either; · a looked after child is placed in an 'other arrangements' placement or · a care leaver is placed in 'suitable accommodation' Call off for the provision of Supported Accommodation Services 16+ for the council of the borough of Kirklees Q1 April - June 2026 The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Providers with relevant experience and ability for the provision of Supported Accommodation to looked after or care leavers aged 16+.
The Council established a 16+ Supported Accommodation Electronic Market Place (EMP) to meet its duties under the Childrens Act 1989 & 2004 when securing a Supported Accommodation placement for either; · a looked after child is placed in an 'other arrangements' placement or · a care leaver is placed in 'suitable accommodation' Category 1 - Supported Accommodation in a self-contained unit. The accommodation is for the sole use of the child or for the child and other individuals living with the child (For example; partner, sibling or children) as agreed by the Council. Further Competitions for April 2026 - June 2026
Regulations cited
- Children's Act 1989
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015
- Childrens Act 1989
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The Council of Kirklees is looking for providers to deliver 16+ supported accommodation for looked‑after children or care leavers during April‑June 2026, using an electronic market place (EMP) under the Light Touch Regime.
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Award Details
Apex Pathway
Dreamss
HSS Homes
Independent Living Project
Northern Community Pathways Ltd
Restorative Social Care Services
Strive To Be Independent
Dreamss Ltd
£221,010
HSS Homes Ltd
£221,010
Independent Living Project Ltd
£221,010
Inicio Group Ltd
£221,010
Restorative Social Care Services Ltd
£221,010
STBI Ltd
£221,010
Youth Hubz
£556,839
Aleyah House
£556,839
Northern Community Pathways
£556,839
Inicio Group
£671,328
Yocare
£935,827
Cheery Blossom
£1,348,827
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Assist Home Care
£8m
total awarded
- 2
Connections Care
£11m
total awarded
- 3
Care Angels Batley Ltd
£7m
total awarded
- 4
Alliance Community Home Care Ltd
£7m
total awarded
- 5
Aware Care Ltd
£7m
total awarded
Assist Home Care is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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The Council of the Borough of KirkleesKey Dates
Published
8 September 2026
Submission deadline
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