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West Farm, Accommodation and Support for young adults - Lot 19 DCF2

DORSET COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council, located in Dorchester, United Kingdom, has recently awarded a contract for the delivery of accommodation and support services for young adults through its West Farm project. This procurement process fell under the health and social work services category and involved an open procedure. The project, following a grant from the Single Homeless Accommodation Programme, aims to support at-risk individuals aged 18-25 with accommodation and on-site support in England. The initial contract, awarded to the Salvation Army Housing Association, is valued at £578,908 and covers the period from September 2025 to March 2028, with potential extensions subject to funding and performance. This initiative was completed under Lot 19 of the Dorset Care, Support, Housing and Community Safety Framework.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those specialising in housing-related support services for young adults. Suitable businesses include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the nature of the tender and the identified gaps in current service provision for this demographic. The project not only offers a substantial contract value and the possibility of extensions but also provides a platform for businesses to expand their services and footprint within the community. The focus on a niche group of 18-25-year-olds highlights an opportunity for specialised care providers to make a significant impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Farm, Accommodation and Support for young adults - Lot 19 DCF2

Notice Description

Following a successful bid to the Single Homeless Accommodation Programme (SHAP), Dorset Council was awarded capital and revenue funding to deliver a 'young adults project' covering the period 2025 to 2028. The Capital grant awarded has allowed the Council to purchase a suitable 6-bedroom unit of accommodation, alongside 2 self-contained units, which will provide accommodation for young people aged 18-25 who are at risk of homelessness. The acquisition of the accommodation was outside of the procurement process. Dorset Council ran a further competition in order to award an initial contract for 2 years and 6 months, running from September 2025 to March 2028, at a value of PS578,908, with the option to extend for a further three 12-month periods, subject to grant funding and performance. This is a support service which provides 24/7 on-site support for 6 young people in a shared unit of accommodation, as well as a floating support service for 2 young people who will live in self-contained units of accommodation in the wider community. This is a bespoke support service for homeless 18-25-year-olds because there are identified gaps in provision for young adults aged between 18-25 who are non-care leavers. There are also gaps in provision for those aged between 21-25, as well as self-contained accommodation for this age group. This was Further Competition via Lot 19 of the Dorset Care, Support, Housing and Community Safety Framework. Lot 19 of the Framework is 'Living Well (C) - Housing related support services'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1ee8f5d-fea2-46d2-bde6-6fc6dcf8a457
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbf52d55-031e-46b0-a82b-8650d4cf36b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
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
£578,908 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£578,908 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALVATION ARMY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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