Tender

AT1255 Services for Supported Accommodation DN701674

LUTON COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2025 at 10:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has initiated the procurement process for "AT1255 Services for Supported Accommodation DN701674" under an open procedure, focusing on the welfare services industry for children and young people. This tender involves the provision of supported accommodation services for individuals aged 16-25 who are leaving or have left care and require additional support to live independently. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the submission deadline on 6th May 2025 at 12:00 PM and an enquiry period ending on 29th April 2025. The tender's total value is estimated at £50,000,000 GBP, and the contract period is expected to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, with potential extensions for up to 10 years in total.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supported accommodation services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable young people and care leavers. Organisations with capabilities in providing self-contained units or shared accommodation setups will find this tender particularly relevant. The focus on welfare services for young people means that businesses with a track record of compliance with regulatory standards, such as Ofsted registration, and strong key performance indicators related to care provision will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender allows businesses to contribute to significant social outcomes while expanding their service portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1255 Services for Supported Accommodation DN701674

Notice Description

This service is for 16-17 years of age and 18-25 years of age who are leaving/have left care and require additional support services to enable them to live independently. Lots 1A, 2A and 3A are for 16/17 years old. Lots 1B, 2B and 3B are for 18+ Care Leavers. 1A = Supported accommodation in a self-contained unit. 2A = Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises used to accommodate only looked after children and care leavers. 3A = Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises which are not limited to accommodating looked after children and care leavers. 1B = 18+ Supported accommodation in a self-contained unit where accommodation is for sole use of young person. 2B = Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises to accommodate only looked after children and care leavers. 3B = Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises which are not limited to accommodating looked after children and care leavers.

Lot Information

Lot AT1255 Services for Supported Accommodation DN701674

Renewal: The Approved Provider List (APL) is initially open for 5 years. If is still suits the business need that it may be extended on an annual basis for another 5 years in total. This means the APL may be open for a total of 10 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013029-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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