Tender

Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Phase 1

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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01 Sep 2025 at 13:54

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11 Aug 2025 at 16:19

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23 May 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden is actively seeking tender submissions for Phase 1 of its "Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway" project. This procurement aims to provide essential non-registered residential accommodation and support services for young individuals aged 16-25, including children looked after, care-experienced young adults, and unaccompanied and separated children. The tender documents include specific lots such as Young Parent Support, Complex Needs Mental Health, Low Support, and High Support services. The procurement is conducted under an open procedure within the social work services with accommodation category and follows a light-touch regime. The enquiry period ends on 15 September 2025, with tender submissions due by 22 September 2025. Successful bidders will commence contracts from June 2026, with the potential for extension at Camden's discretion. The procurement’s scope covers the region of London, specifically within the UKI31 area.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in residential accommodation and support services. Ideal candidates are those experienced in handling contracts of a minimum annual value of £250,000 and have successfully registered youth accommodation services with Ofsted. The focus is on delivering quality services to young people, meeting complex needs, and facilitating pathways towards independent living. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a fertile ground for organisations looking to expand their service offerings in the public procurement landscape. The procurement’s phased approach and large gross value of £20,509,200 offer substantial long-term growth prospects for companies ready to innovate and commit to high standards of service delivery.

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Notice Title

Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Phase 1

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of the Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway. The Pathway will provide a range of non-registered residential accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-25-year-olds as follows: - Children Looked After aged 16-17 /those for whom the local authority has a duty to accommodate; - Care experienced 18-25; - Unaccompanied and separated children (UASC). The services will be procured in 2 phases. Phase 1 comprises of the following lots: Lot 1 - Young Parent Support Service Lot 2 - Complex Need Mental Health Service Lot 3 - Low Support Service Lot 4 - High Support Service

Lot Information

Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Young Parent Support Service

The service is a low support service provided for five young parents and their children. The young parents are referred to the service to give them the opportunity to live more independently and can demonstrate that they can manage themselves.

Renewal: The contracts may be extended for a period of 36 months in length at the sole discretion of the Council.

Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Complex Needs Mental Health

The Service will provide high-quality, cost-effective accommodation and support for young people with complex mental health needs who would benefit from being temporarily placed in specialist high needs provision, to support them to improve their mental health and prepare them to live semi- independently. This is a specialist progress service within the Young People's Accommodation Pathway.

Renewal: The contracts may be extended for a period of 36 months in length at the sole discretion of the Council.

Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Low Support

The low support service provides a young person with the opportunity to live more independently. The aim of service is to provide a young person with the opportunity to test their ability to live independently and understanding all the responsibilities of holding a tenancy.

Renewal: The contracts may be extended for a period of 36 months in length at the sole discretion of the Council.

Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - High Support

The High Support service will support young people already known to the Local Authority. The young people will have a range of complex needs. The function of the high support service is to provide a young person with a safe and secure environment to develop their independent living skills, engage in or continue education training or employment and develop positive relationships.

Renewal: The contracts may be extended for a period of 36 months in length at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05220b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052858-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£20,509,200 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,509,200 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Sandra Gayle
Contact Email
sandra.gayle@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442079742956

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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