Planning

Provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support for Young People (Aged 16-24) - 2026

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jun 2025 at 08:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support for young people aged 16 to 24. This initiative focuses on children in care, care leavers, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, aimed at addressing complex social needs within the UKG33 region, Coventry. The engagement is scheduled for 15 July 2025, and interested parties must register by 10 July 2025. This procurement falls under the service category, specifically social work services with accommodation, with an estimated gross value of £26,280,000. The programme will start on 6 November 2026 and is set to last until 5 November 2028, with a possible extension until 5 November 2032.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in supported accommodation and social work services to expand their operations and reputation. Companies equipped to deliver tailored support for complex needs, mild learning disabilities, and unaccompanied asylum seekers may find this procurement particularly beneficial. The contract demands adherence to Ofsted regulations and offers a structured environment for the development of meaningful support services, providing potential business growth in public sector contracts. Given the light touch regime and the focus on young people's wellbeing and independent living preparation, businesses excelling in innovative care solutions will be well-suited to participate in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support for Young People (Aged 16-24) - 2026

Notice Description

Coventry City Council (CCC) is re-commissioning its block contract for the provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support services for young people aged 16-24, including Children in Care (CiC), Care Leavers, and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). This service is mandated under several key legislative frameworks: * Children Act 1989 (as amended) * Children Act 2004 * Children and Social Work Act 2017 * Southwark Judgement (2009) * Homelessness Reduction Act 2018 As of October 2023, Supported Accommodation is regulated by Ofsted. Providers must: * Be registered or in the process of registering with Ofsted. * Comply with The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and any future amendments. Young people's needs are categorized into six groups: 1. Low support needs - minimal supervision and guidance. 2. Complex needs - intensive, specialist support (e.g., mental health, 24/7 care). 3. Mild learning disabilities - enhanced support for daily living and learning. 4. UASC - support with language, cultural integration, and life skills. 5. NRPF - independent accommodation with immigration-related support. 6. Parent and child - parenting support, attachment development, and service access. Expected outcomes align with Ofsted's principles: * Young people feel safe and secure in their environment. * Their voices are heard and respected. * Support staff are skilled, understanding, and collaborative. * Accommodation is comfortable, stable, and well-maintained. * Support sustains health and wellbeing. * Relationships are trusting and meaningful. * Young people are prepared for independent living. * They feel positive about their future. Location Requirement: Within 10 miles of CV1 5RS Accommodation Breakdown (Approx. 112 Beds): Lot 1-3: 17-18 solo beds each Lot 4-5: 27 shared beds (4-5 bed units) Lot 6: 4 shared 24/7 staffed beds Lot 7: 2 supported lodgings beds Support Hours: 10 hours/week (first 4 weeks), then 5 hours/week, 24/7 on-call emergency on call support required.

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/032462-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£21,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2026 - 5 Nov 2028 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

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