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Young People's Supported and Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 15:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 12:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is inviting tenders for its "Young People’s Supported and Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services," aimed at providing high-quality residential provision for young people aged 16 and above. This procurement process, classified under the Social Work and Related Services category, will establish an open framework with opportunities for providers offering different types of accommodation. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period closing on 12th December 2025 and framework contracts commencing on 20th April 2026. Geographically, the services are to be delivered in regions within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKI52 area. The open procurement method and eight-year framework duration allow for scheduled reopening every two years, aligning with the Procurement Act 2023's provisions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care sector to expand and secure long-term contracts by participating in this framework. The estimated framework value is £50 million, offering substantial market potential. Ideal candidates will be experienced organisations capable of providing supported and semi-independent accommodations under OFSTED regulations for young individuals, including those who are parents. Businesses with a proven track record in meeting the specific needs of vulnerable children and young people, and those registered with appropriate regulatory bodies, can greatly benefit. The framework supports a diverse pool of providers, including SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring inclusivity and a broad spectrum of opportunities for various business sizes and types.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young People's Supported and Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has a statutory duty to ensure that there is sufficient, good quality and safe provision for the young people in its care in accordance with Section 22G of the Children Act 1989. The Council is advertising to seek tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations to join our new open framework of providers for the provision of Young People's Supported and Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services, for our looked-after young people aged 16 and older (up to a maximum age of 25). The aim of the Open Framework is to establish a range of placement provisions that best meet the individual needs of our looked-after young people, acknowledging that these needs are often ongoing. The Open Framework will be composed of four (4) lots and will seek providers as follows: Providers of supported accommodation for those aged 16-17 years, under the new supported accommodation regulations (OFSTED), that do not provide semi-independent accommodation; Providers of semi-independent accommodation for those over 18 who have not, or cannot, move into independent accommodation, that do not provide supported accommodation; Providers of both supported accommodation and semi-independent accommodation types in order to ensure consistency and continuity of care and relationships for a Young Person; and Providers of both supported accommodation (OFSTED regulations) and semi-independent accommodation types in order to ensure consistency and continuity of care and relationships for Young People that are parents. The new framework is expected to run for a period of eight (8) years commencing on Monday 20th April 2026. Entry on to the framework will be based on providers meeting the necessary quality standards. Contracts will be awarded based on the individual needs of our young people. This will be an Open Framework, as defined under the new Procurement Act 2023, which provides for the award of successive frameworks on substantially the same terms at regular periods. The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham's Commissioning team is planning on reopening the Framework within two years of the original day of award and then in two-yearly cycles, up to the eighth year of the original day of award, in line with the new regulations. To achieve our vision, we will need to work with contractors who can demonstrate specific experience for this specialist area of work. Organisations who wish to express an interest must: Have within the Organisation (or anyone within the proposed staffing), at least two years' experience in providing support to vulnerable children and young people accommodated by children's social care Be registered with Ofsted to deliver under: The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 (the Regulations) and Quality Standards, if they are planning to deliver supported accommodation for those aged 16-17 years Employ staff (keyworkers) who have a minimum of a QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent Employ a Contract Manager/Manager (who will supervise all keyworkers) with a minimum QCF/NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent The Framework Contracts will have no minimum value, nor will any commitment to expenditure by the Council be stipulated within the contract itself. Expenditure will only be incurred when placements are made. The estimated value of the eight-year framework will be approximately PS50 million based on the Council's current spend; however, the Council has no obligation to spend through the framework.

Lot Information

Lot A: Providers of supported accommodation for those aged 16-17 years, under the new supported accommodation regulations (OFSTED), that do not provide semi-independent accommodation

This lot is for the provision of supported accommodation for those aged 16-17 years, under the new supported accommodation regulations (OFSTED), that do not provide semi-independent accommodation

Lot B: Providers of semi-independent accommodation for those over 18 who have not, or cannot, move into independent accommodation, that do not provide supported accommodation

This lot is for the provision of semi-independent accommodation for those over 18 who have not, or cannot, move into independent accommodation, that do not provide supported accommodation

Lot C: Providers of both supported accommodation and semi-independent accommodation types in order to ensure consistency and continuity of care and relationships for a Young Person

This lot is for the provision of both supported accommodation and semi-independent accommodation types in order to ensure consistency and continuity of care and relationships for a Young Person

Lot D: Providers of semi-independent accommodation for Young People that are parents

This lot is for the provision of semi-independent accommodation for Young People that are parents

Planning Information

We are hosting a Market Engagement Event on Thursday 16th October 2025 from 10-11.30am, on Microsoft Teams. We encourage suppliers to attend, as this will give you an opportunity to find out more about the open framework and the procurement process, including a question-and-answer session. If you would like to attend, please contact Claudia.Wakefield@lbbd.gov.uk for the Microsoft Teams link. The tender is due to be published on our online portal Bravo on or around Wednesday 29th October 2025. Please follow the link below to register on the portal. London Borough of Barking & Dagenham eTendering portal (https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk) Please contact: Claudia.Wakefield@lbbd.gov.uk or Valerie.Tomlinson@lbbd.gov.uk with any queries ahead of publication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a5e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069495-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Postcode Area
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Further Information

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