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Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service Q1 April - June 2026

Kirklees Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council is procuring supported accommodation services for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and over, including children placed in “other arrangements” and care leavers needing suitable accommodation. The services fall under health and social work services (CPV 85000000) and are delivered in Kirklees. Four service categories are covered: self-contained accommodation for sole use or agreed household members; shared or group accommodation reserved for looked-after children and care leavers; shared or group accommodation open to other residents; and supported lodgings provided in the host’s main private residence. The arrangements are intended to meet the Council’s statutory accommodation duties and operate through an electronic marketplace for further competitions.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective restricted procedure under the light-touch regime. The overall estimated value is £30,000,000. Lot values are £10,000,000 for self-contained accommodation, £7,500,000 for ring-fenced shared accommodation, £7,500,000 for non-ring-fenced shared accommodation and £5,000,000 for private-residence accommodation; each lot has a stated duration of 3,600 days. The latest recorded competition, for Lot 1, was awarded to Apex Pathway (£31,062), Dreamss Ltd (£106,272), HSS Homes Ltd (£221,010), Independent Living Project Ltd (£124,059), Inicio Group Ltd (£38,443), Restorative Social Care Services Ltd (£46,377) and STBI Ltd (£89,420), with contracts signed on 31 March 2026. The procurement uses electronic and written submissions, with English as the submission language.

This opportunity demonstrates sustained Kirklees demand for regulated supported accommodation across self-contained, shared and hosted models, with repeated awards to several providers and participation from SMEs. A credible future competitor would need suitable accommodation capacity in Kirklees and experience supporting looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and over. Key requirements include Ofsted registration for supported accommodation, compliance with Ofsted regulations and best practice, current Disclosure and Barring Service checks, safeguarding arrangements for vulnerable children and adults, and a compliant health and safety policy. Providers must demonstrate at least one relevant previous contract, two years of trading accounts, positive net worth for the past two years, and the ability to hold £10 million employers’ and public liability insurance plus £500,000 professional indemnity cover. The West Yorkshire Organisational Safeguarding Assessment is also required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service Q1 April - June 2026

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Supported Accommodation in a self-contained unit

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

Category 2 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Ring fenced for looked after children and care leavers only)

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' Additional information: 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.) Further Competitions July - December 2025

Category 3 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Not limited to looked after children and care leavers)

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' Additional information: 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.) Further Competitions for July - December 2025

Category 4 - Supported accommodation provided by an individual or individuals in a private residence (which is the main residence of that individual or individuals)

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 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. Further Competitions April - June 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041a9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085110-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,672,028 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20348 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

Apex Pathway

Dreamss

Independent Living Project

Inspire Homes LS8

Aleyah House

Restorative Social Care Services

Strive to be Independent

Northern Community Pathways Limited

Yocare

Inicio Group Ltd

Youth Hubz

HSS Homes

Cheery Blossom

Further Information

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