Tender

Phase 2 Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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22 Oct 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden is seeking tender submissions for the "Phase 2 Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway". This procurement, under an open procedure, encompasses social work services with accommodation for young people aged 16-25. The project is divided into three lots: Mixed/High Support, Mixed Support, and Assessment Services, with a total estimated value of £21,988,800. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 26th November 2025 and the enquiry period closing on 19th November 2025. Contracts are expected to start on 1st June 2026, with possible extensions up to three years. This initiative is part of the above-threshold procurements under the "light touch" regime, taking place in the UK, specifically in the region of London, and conducted in English.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation. Prospective suppliers should have at least three years of experience in non-registered residential accommodation and be capable of delivering contracts with a minimum annual value of £250,000. The tender encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring diverse competition. Given the scale and scope of services required, businesses with experience in managing high-support services, securing Ofsted registration, and providing emergency accommodations are particularly well-suited to bid for these lots. The open nature of the tender method maximises accessibility, fostering potential partnership and collaboration opportunities across the sector.

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Notice Title

Phase 2 Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway

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. This is the 2nd phase which comprises of the following lots: Lot 1 - Mixed/High Support Lot 2 - Mixed Support Lot 3 - Assessment Services Please note this tender opportunity is linked to the UK1 Pipeline notice Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05220b

Lot Information

Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway - Mixed/High Support

Young People entering any high needs service will already be known to the Local Authority. The young people who are referred to the service will be those young people whose support needs would meet the criteria for the service. The length of stay for this stage will be needs led and can be up to 5 years. The service will need to be of a high-quality with fully trained staff. Tenderers bidding for this lot must have available 26 units at tender stage. See tender pack for further details. Tenderers must have experience of successfully gaining Ofsted registration for at least one supported accommodation provision for young people.

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 - Mixed Support

The service will provide both assessment and high needs beds, and at least three emergency beds. The service is expected to work with young people entering the service will have a range of complex needs. Tenders bidding for this service must have available 18 units at tender stage. See tender pack for further details. Tenderers must have experience of successfully gaining Ofsted registration for at least one supported accommodation provision for young people.

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 - Assessment Service

The Assessment service will be made up of 40 units of accommodation, with the inclusion of two emergency beds across two properties. The services will provide both assessment and high needs beds, and at least three emergency beds (one per setting). The young people who are referred to the service will be those young people whose support needs meet the criteria for the service. Tenderers must have experience of successfully gaining Ofsted registration for at least one supported accommodation provision for young people.

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-05d198
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067478-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
£21,988,800 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,988,800 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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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