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

Hertfordshire County Council

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 10:30

Tender

19 Dec 2024 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for Young People aged 16 and over. This framework agreement, under the health and social work services category, is aimed at providing support and local accommodation in the UKH23 region, encompassing Hertford and the surrounding areas. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and it has reached the award stage as of 7th August 2025. The framework agreement includes multiple lots with options to extend for up to two years. The initiative reflects Hertfordshire County Council's dedication to aiding vulnerable young people through targeted housing support, with contracts signed on 3rd July 2025 for successful bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the service sector, particularly those specialising in housing management, youth support, and social work services. Suppliers such as Urbanland Management Limited, Athena Housing and Support Limited, and Care Tech Community Services Ltd are well-positioned to leverage these contracts to expand their service offerings and market reach. With a focus on quality service provision, businesses capable of offering comprehensive support to enhance life skills in young people will find viable avenues for growth through participation in this initiative. Moreover, the long-term framework agreement opens paths for sustained collaboration with regional authorities and the potential for scaling operational capabilities.

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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

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.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Lot Information

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

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.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years

Renewal: The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework Agreement period

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

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.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years

Renewal: The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework Agreement Period

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

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.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years

Renewal: The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework Agreement Period

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

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.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years

Renewal: The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework Agreement Period

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

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.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years

Renewal: The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework Agreement Period

Practice Flats - step down (1 bed) accommodation with 12-week support programme (inclusive of 60 hours decreasing 1:1 support)

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.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years

Renewal: The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework Agreement Period

Support Only - hourly support for Young People requiring short-term targeted assistance with activities in the community whilst away from their supported accommodation

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.This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years

Renewal: The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework Agreement Period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c974
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046784-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,191,124 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,191,124 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,940,852 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Postcode Area
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Abiding Limited

Athena Housing and Support Limited

Care Tech Community Services Ltd

Defining Futures Limited

Moving Up Care Limited

One YMCA

Swan Independent Living Limited

Urbanland Management Limited

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