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Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service April - June 2026

Kirklees Council

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08 Sep 2026 at 17:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council procured supported accommodation services for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and over, helping young people develop independence and prepare for adulthood in a safe, homely and nurturing environment. The service covers health and social work support across Yorkshire and the Humber. Requirements include self-contained accommodation; shared or group living reserved for looked-after children and care leavers; shared or group living also available to other residents; and supported lodgings hosted in an individual’s private residence. Providers may therefore offer accommodation-based support, shared housing, supported lodgings or related care and social work services for young people transitioning towards independent living. The buying organisation is Kirklees Council, based in Huddersfield.

This completed procurement was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with proposals invited from shortlisted providers already on the Electronic Marketplace. The submission deadline was 31 March 2026 at 1pm, and the award was made on 31 March 2026. The contract runs from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2028. Seven suppliers were awarded separate values: Apex Pathway £31,062; Dreamss £106,272; HSS Homes £221,010; Independent Living Project £124,059; Restorative Social Care Services £46,377; Strive To Be Independent £89,420; and Inicio Group Ltd £38,443. The procurement was for services and was evaluated through the dynamic purchasing system call-off process. It formed part of an electronic marketplace anticipated to operate from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2034.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from Kirklees Council for providers able to deliver supported accommodation for young people aged 16 and over who are looked after or leaving care. Credible competitors would need suitable accommodation and the ability to provide safe, nurturing support that helps residents build independence and prepare for adulthood. Relevant operating models include self-contained units, shared or group settings, and supported lodgings in a private residence. Providers should be able to work with young people in differing living arrangements, including settings reserved for looked-after children and care leavers and settings shared with other residents. The named awardees show that both small and larger specialist providers can participate, and the opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service April - June 2026

Notice Description

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 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' The Council requires four types of provision, which are aligned with Ofsted's four categories of supported accommodation, as set out below: * 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. * Category 2 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Ring fenced for looked after children and care leavers only) The accommodation is for looked after children and care leavers only. There may be care leavers over the age of 18 living at the accommodation. Each child will have their own bedroom but will share communal areas (For example: kitchen, or a living area.) * Category 3 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Not limited to looked after children and care leavers) The supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises which are not limited to accommodating looked after children and care leavers. Each child will have their own bedroom but will share communal areas (For example: kitchen, or a living area.) * Category 4 - Supported accommodation provided by an individual or individuals in a private residence (which is the main residence of that individual or individuals) Children are accommodated in a private residence. This is accommodation hosted by an individual (or Individuals) such as supported lodgings. Supported accommodation, provides support to young people aged 16+ who are either looked after by the local authority or care leavers. The aim of supported accommodation is to help these young people develop their independence in preparation for adulthood whilst keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. This EMP is anticipated to run from 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2034. Call off for the provision of Supported Accommodation Services 16+ for the council o f the borough of Kirklees. Proposals were invited from the Council from shortlisted capable economic operators currently on the Electronic Marketplace KMCCYP-192 for the period of 1st April 2026 - 30th June 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07e0af68-9677-444f-94a9-5d8119d985ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73709cc2-49fc-4ebc-ad31-511d0d5f0e8e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£656,643 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£656,643 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kirklees Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Apex Pathway

Dreamss

HSS Homes

Independent Living Project

Restorative Social Care Services

Strive to be Independent

Inicio Group Ltd

Further Information

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