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HCC - 12/24 - Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People - AWARD

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN'S SERVICES

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council - Children's Services has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement aimed at providing supported accommodation and practice flats for individuals aged 16 and above. The procurement fell under the health and social work services category, specifically targeting housing and community health services. The open procedure method was utilised, with the tender period ending on 20th January 2025, and the contract period initiated on 1st April 2025, ending on 31st March 2029. The services are to be delivered primarily in the East of England, with the council office located in Hertfordshire. The award was finalised on 8th August 2025, with several suppliers, including Urbanland Management Ltd and Athena Housing & Support Ltd, highlighted as key providers.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social work services with accommodation and housing management, particularly those specialising in services for young people. The framework's multi-lot structure accommodates various business capabilities, from managing multi-occupancy units to providing solo and duo placements along with practice flats. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, indicating a supportive environment for enterprises looking to expand their reach in community and youth care services. Companies with expertise in 24/7 support provision and bespoke care services would be particularly well-suited to benefit from the opportunities created by this agreement.

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Notice Title

HCC - 12/24 - Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People - AWARD

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People Find A Tender Notice Number: 2024/S 000-040917 Find A Tender Award Notice Number: 2025/S 000-046784 This Contract was awarded to:- LOT Number LOT Title LOT 1 Multi-occupancy accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 additional support per person per week Urbanland Management Limited One YMCA Abiding Limited Athena Housing & Support Limited Caretech Community Services Limited LOT 2 Multi-occupancy single gender Separated Migrant Children (SMC) accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 additional support per person per week Urbanland Management Limited One YMCA Swan Independent Living Limited Abiding Limited Athena Housing & Support Limited Moving Up Care Limited LOT 3 Solo placement accommodation (2 bed) with 1:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People that cannot be placed with others Athena Housing & Support Limited Defining Futures Limited Moving Up Care Limited LOT 4 Solo placement accommodation (2 bed) with 2:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with a planned reduction to 1:1 Athena Housing & Support Limited LOT 5 Duo placement accommodation (3 bed) with 1:2 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People who are developing the skills to share accommodation following a period of solo accommodation Moving Up Care Limited Defining Futures Limited Athena Housing & Support Limited LOT 6 Practice Flats - step down (1 bed) accommodation with 12-week support programme (inclusive of 60 hours decreasing 1:1 support) Urbanland Management Limited Moving Up Care Limited Athena Housing & Support Limited LOT 7 Support Only - hourly support for Young People requiring short-term targeted assistance with activities in the community whilst away from their supported accommodation Abiding Limited Athena Housing & SupportLimited Defining Futures Limited Urbanland Management Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f355bf3-e8b5-4801-85bc-7a620e804fe7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e9ed2c-b961-429e-abe2-2d41521cbe7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ABIDING

ATHENA HOUSING AND SUPPORT

CARETECH COMMUNITY SERVICES

DEFINING FUTURES

MOVINGUP CARE

ONE YMCA

SWAN INDEPENDENT LIVING

URBANLAND MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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