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COV - Provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support Services for Young People aged 16 and above (2026)

Coventry City Council

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24 Mar 2026 at 17:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
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02 Mar 2026 at 14:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Jun 2025 at 09:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council is actively seeking suppliers for the provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support Services for young people aged 16 and above. This tender, titled "COV - Provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support Services for Young People aged 16 and above (2026)", falls under the social services with accommodation category, and will be delivered primarily in the Coventry region, UKG33. The procurement process is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions by the 24th of April, 2026. The intention is to award contracts on the 8th of June, 2026. The open procurement will rely on a competitive flexible procedure, targeting services required under the light-touch regime, with a gross value of approximately £29.52 million. Interested parties are encouraged to register via Coventry City Council's e-procurement portal, CSW-JETS, to access further information and participate in the tender process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the social work services sector, especially those accredited by Ofsted, to expand their operations in the region. With multiple lots of solo and shared accommodation, as well as floating support units, there is scope for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively based on price, quality of service delivery models, implementation plan, and safeguarding measures. The award criteria have been designed to ensure a comprehensive evaluation to promote business growth for providers capable of creating safe, nurturing environments that empower young individuals to develop essential life skills for independent living. Given the diversity of need categories such as low support, complex needs, and support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children, this contract offers a broad scope for engagement with various service specialisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support Services for Young People aged 16 and above (2026)

Notice Description

Coventry City Council is undertaking the re-commissioning of its Supported Accommodation for Young People Service. This service will provide high-quality, accommodation with support for Coventry Children in Care, Care Leavers, and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) aged 16 and above. Providers will be required to source and maintain suitable properties that offer safe, nurturing environments and promote the development of independent living skills. The primary objective of the Supported Accommodation Service is to deliver consistent, outcomes-focused support that enables young people to develop essential life skills, strengthen their resilience, and successfully transition into adulthood. Floating Support will be available to young people aged 18 and over who are moving on from Supported Accommodation into their own tenancies. Supported accommodation became regulated by Ofsted in October 2023 and the Council is required to contract with Ofsted registered providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - 15 Solo beds + 1 Floating Support Unit + Solo 1 bed Training Flat

Lot 1 is for the provision of 15 Solo beds + 1 Floating Support Unit + Solo 1 bed Training Flat

Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Lot 2 - 15 Solo beds + 1 Floating Support Unit

Lot 2 is for the provision of 15 Solo beds + 1 Floating Support Unit

Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Lot 3 - 15 Solo beds + 1 Floating Support Unit

Lot 3 is for the provision of 15 Solo beds + 1 Floating Support Unit

Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Lot 4 - 27 Shared beds (3/4/5 bed home) + 1 Floating Support Unit

Lot 4 is for the provision of 27 Shared beds (3/4/5 bed home) + 1 Floating Support Unit

Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Lot 5 - 27 Shared beds (3/4/5 bed home) + 1 Floating Support Unit

Lot 5 is for the provision of 27 Shared beds (3/4/5 bed home) + 1 Floating Support Unit

Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Lot 6 - 27 Shared beds (3/4/5 bed home) + 1 Floating Support Unit

Lot 6 is for the provision of 27 Shared beds (3/4/5 bed home) + 1 Floating Support Unit

Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Lot 7 - Shared 4 bed property 24/7 staffed

Lot 7 is for the provision of Shared 4 bed property 24/7 staffed

Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Lot 8 - Solo 6 self-contained units in shared property 24/7 staffed +1 Floating Support Unit

Lot 8 is for the provision of Solo 6 self-contained units in shared property 24/7 staffed +1 Floating Support Unit

Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered.

Planning Information

Date: Tuesday, 15 July 2025 Time: 09:30 - 11:30 Platform: Microsoft Teams Agenda: • Background and context • Contract structure rationale • Contract value and procurement route • Desired outcomes and young people's feedback • Q&A To Register: Email PSSJointCommissioning@coventry.gov.uk by 10 July 2025 with: • Organisation name • Ofsted URN and registration date • Name(s) • Role(s) • email addresses of attendees • Contact phone number Following registration with the above information, a Microsoft Teams invite will be issued to your organisation attendee(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027039-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£24,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Nov 2026 - 6 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-03-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Coventry City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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