Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service January - March 2026

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Kirklees Council focuses on the provision of 16+ supported accommodation services, under the title "Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service January - March 2026", falling within the health and social work services industry category. The process employs a selective procurement method calling off from a dynamic purchasing system, and serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. With the procurement stage marked as complete, the contract period is set from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026 with proposals invited from shortlisted capable economic operators from the Electronic Marketplace KMCCYP-192. Total contract value stands at £1,169,298, specifically addressing the needs set by the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its alignment with the Light Touch Regime and accommodation categories. Businesses equipped with relevant experience in providing care for young people transitioning into independence, especially those in the social care and accommodation sectors, stand as ideal candidates to explore new ventures and growth through this procurement. The awarded suppliers include organisations like Apex Pathway and Dreamss, offering various scales of business engagement and development, making it a strategic business expansion opportunity in Yorkshire and the Humber.

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Notice Title

Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service January - March 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 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' 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 January 2026 - 31st March 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b56cbb1-55e7-4414-8d16-59818855abd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a942bd-381a-45bc-b38b-2df6494bd5da
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
£1,169,298 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,169,298 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
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

NORTHERN COMMUNITY PATHWAYS

RESTORATIVE SOCIAL CARE SERVICES

STRIVE TO BE INDEPENDENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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