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25019 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Lodgings

Cambridgeshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 09:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2025 at 17:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the Supported Lodgings service, which aims to provide high-quality accommodation-based support for Looked After Children and Care Leavers aged 16 and 17. This procurement falls under the industry category of social work services with accommodation and was conducted through an open competition procedure, suited to sub-central government requirements. The process has reached the award and contract phase, with awarded contracts being active from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension. The services will be delivered in the East of England, specifically the UKH12 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those capable of providing safe and supportive environments for young individuals transitioning to independent living. Both SMEs and larger businesses were encouraged to participate, with the procurement process offering balanced opportunities focusing on quality and price equally. Suitable businesses include those with experience in supporting young people, social work, or those that can recruit, assess, supervise, and support home-based hosts. The awarded suppliers include Cheercare Supported Services Ltd, Concrete Rose Collective CIC, and Linfranc Services Ltd, showcasing opportunities for diverse business participation in the care and social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25019 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Lodgings

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council is commissioning a service to provide high-quality accommodation-based support for Looked After Children aged 16 and 17 and Care Leavers. The service aims to help young people acquire skills for independent living and adulthood responsibilities through a supported lodgings model. Supported lodgings services provide a young person with a room of their own in a private home. The householder, or host, provides a safe and supportive environment, working alongside professional services to help and support the young person in gaining skills for independent adult life. The role of the provider includes recruiting, assessing, supervising, and supporting hosts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extensions available. The Council at it's sole discretion may extend the contract with 3 month's notice. If the council does not wish to extend the agreement beyond its initial term then it will expire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008749-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£358,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£358,280 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£358,280 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CHEERCARE SUPPORTED SERVICES LTD

CONCRETE ROSE COLLECTIVE CIC

LINFRANC SERVICES LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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