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02 Jul 2026 at 09:57

Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government regulations in the United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process titled "AT1255 Services for Supported Accommodation DN701674". This process aimed to provide supported accommodation services for individuals aged 16 to 25, including those leaving care, in the Eastern regions of the UK. Initially launched on 4th April 2025, the procurement was conducted via an open procedure under the legal framework of the UK Procurement Act 2023, with a submission deadline of 6th May 2025. Despite the comprehensive planning, the tender was eventually cancelled on 2nd July 2026 due to legal compliance issues with the Procurement Act, with a prior award status change on 12th December 2025.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in welfare services for young people, particularly those adept in managing care-leaving support and accommodation services. With a contract value of £50,000,000 and the potential for extension up to a decade, it offered a substantial avenue for growth and collaboration for service providers. Companies equipped with expertise in maintaining high key performance indicators and compliance with Ofsted registration standards would have been well-suited to compete in this domain, particularly those familiar with the stringent quality and cost criteria outlined in the tender documentation.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062127-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
2 Jul 20261 weeks 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
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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