Planning

Market Engagement for the Provision of 16+ Supported Accommodation and Support Services

BRADFORD CHILDREN & FAMILIES TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 13:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 18:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Children & Families Trust, a public authority in the sub-central government category, is planning a procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the provision of 16+ Supported Accommodation and Support Services. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement efforts in progress to refine the tender specification. The focus is on services for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25, including looked-after children, care leavers, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, to improve independence and outcomes. A preliminary market engagement event is scheduled for 16th June 2025, from 12:00 to 15:00, via Microsoft Teams. This falls under the “social work services with accommodation” industry category, with the contract’s geographical focus within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKE region. Stakeholders are encouraged to register by contacting the Children's Commissioning team at the Trust.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in social work services with accommodation to engage in a lucrative contract worth up to £70 million. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs proficient in delivering innovative, value-driven services that cater to the specific needs of youth. The framework agreement structure provides flexibility and potential for renewal, allowing providers to secure long-term partnerships. By participating in the market engagement event, businesses can influence the final service specifications to better align with current industry developments, thus positioning themselves advantageously in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement for the Provision of 16+ Supported Accommodation and Support Services

Notice Description

Bradford Children & Families Trust (BCFT) intends to procure a new open framework agreement for the provision of Supported Accommodation and Support Services for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25, including looked-after children, care leavers, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC). The proposed contract will support the delivery of a wide range of accommodation models and associated support designed to promote independence, improve outcomes, and reduce off-framework placements. The BCFT is seeking to work with providers who can demonstrate continual improvements in value for money achieved by deploying efficient and innovative ways to meet the needs of the children and young people. We wish to invite potential providers to attend a market engagement event aimed at informing the development of the specification and our commissioning approach, ensuring the best service is achieved within the funding envelope. The event will aim to share our priorities, proposed service model, and commissioning approach while obtaining feedback from providers. This also presents an opportunity for potential providers to highlight the latest developments and innovations within this sector/industry. Feedback from the market engagement event may be incorporated into the specification, ensuring it meets the needs of all parties. The event will be via Microsoft Teams- Monday, 16th June at 12:00 - 15:00. To register for this event, please email ChildrensCommissioning@bradford.gov.uk using the title Market Engagement Event - Provision of 16+ Supported Accommodation and Support Services.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94225&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026617-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD CHILDREN & FAMILIES TRUST
Contact Name
BCFT Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@bradfordcft.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD5 0QL
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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