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KMCCYP-192 Electronic Market Place for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service

Kirklees Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has established an electronic marketplace for supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and over. The service is intended to provide safe, homely placements that help young people develop independence as they prepare for adulthood. Providers may offer self-contained accommodation for sole use, shared or group accommodation reserved for looked-after children and care leavers, shared accommodation that also serves other groups, or supported lodgings in a provider’s own main residence. Shared settings provide each child with a bedroom and shared communal areas. Placements are for children in ‘other arrangements’ and care leavers in suitable accommodation, supporting the Council’s duties under the Children Acts. The service is delivered in Kirklees.

The procurement is complete and the electronic marketplace has been established through a restricted procedure under the Light Touch Regime. Kirklees Council selected multiple providers through further competitions; awards cover the self-contained category, the ring-fenced shared category and the shared category open to other groups. The recorded awardees include Apex Pathway, Dreamss, Independent Living Project, Inspire Homes LS8, Aleyah House, Northern Community Pathways, Yocare, HSS Homes, Restorative Social Care Services, Strive To Be Independent, Inicio Group, Cheery Blossom and Youth Hubz. The marketplace is planned to run from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2034, with a stated estimated overall value of £30 million. The tender description estimates services at approximately £3 million per year. This is a multi-lot arrangement, with individual contract values recorded for further competitions; the source does not set out a single evaluation formula beyond allocation under the marketplace rules.

This is evidence of recurring demand from Kirklees for supported accommodation across self-contained units, shared homes and hosted lodgings, with repeated further competitions and awards to several providers. Suppliers best placed to compete will have Ofsted registration for supported accommodation and the operational ability to deliver placements in line with Ofsted requirements, regulations and good practice. Credible providers will demonstrate relevant delivery experience through a previous contract, financial resilience through positive net worth and trading accounts, and safeguarding capability for vulnerable children and adults. Required foundations include current Disclosure and Barring Service checks, a safeguarding policy, a compliant health and safety policy, and completion of the West Yorkshire Organisational Safeguarding Assessment. Providers also need the specified employers’ and public liability insurance and professional indemnity cover, or a commitment to obtain it. The range of accommodation models suits providers with suitable housing and support arrangements for young people developing independence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KMCCYP-192 Electronic Market Place for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service

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 is establishing a new 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. The value of the Services to be awarded through this EMP is estimated to be approximately PS3,000,000.00 (three million pounds) per annum. Further details regarding the Services required are set out in the Contract Terms and Conditions (Schedule 5) at Appendix 1.

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/103654-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
2 Nov 2026Today
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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