Notice Information
Notice Title
Provision of Post 16 Supported Accommodation and Support Services Framework
Notice Description
Bradford Children & Families Trust (BCFT) intends to procure a new Open Framework Agreement for the provision of Supported Accommodation and Support Services for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25, including looked-after children, care leavers, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC). The proposed Framework will support the delivery of a wide range of accommodation models and associated support designed to promote independence, improve outcomes, and reduce off-framework placements. BCFT seeks to work with providers who can demonstrate continuous improvement in delivering value for money by adopting efficient and innovative approaches to meet the needs of children and young people. Providers must be able to deliver services in accordance with the Children Act 1989, the Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010, and the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, among other statutory requirements. The will consist of 6 Lots which are as follows: Lot 1: Group Living / Ring-Fenced Supported Accommodation, Lot 2: Single Occupancy / Supported Tenancy, Lot 3: Specialist UASC Accommodation (Shared & Single), Lot 4: Emergency and Crisis Accommodation, Lot 5: Supported Accommodation in Private Residence (Supported Lodgings), and Lot 6: Outreach and Floating Support. The Framework will commence from 1st September 2026, for a period of 8 years.
Lot Information
Lot 1: Group Living / Ring-Fenced Supported Accommodation
* Shared units for CLA & UASC. * Two support tiers: Standard & Higher Need (by assessment). * Risk/needs assessment before placement. * 24/7 on-site staff, crisis response. * Direct support: 16-17 yrs: 3 hrs/week; 18+: 1 hr/week. * Homely, personalisable environment. * Local knowledge & community engagement. * Higher staffing for complex needs.
Renewal: 1+1+1
Lot 2: Single Occupancy / Supported Tenancy* Solo placements for young people with higher or risk-managed needs. * 24/7 access to support in crisis situations. * Focus on individualised support, promoting safety, resilience, and independence. * Accommodation must be within 20 miles of Bradford. * Support provided in provider-owned, private, or social landlord properties. * Minimum support: 3 hours/week (16-17), 1 hour/week (18+). * Additional hours can be purchased via Lot 6. * Providers must conduct Location Risk Assessments for each property.
Renewal: 1+1+1
Lot 3: Specialist UASC Accommodation (Shared & Single)* Tailored for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC), aged 16-17. * Trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support with access to interpreters and legal advice. * Staff must understand the asylum process and provide emotional, educational, and practical support. * Accommodation can be shared or single, with 24/7 on-site staff. * Minimum of 3 hours/week support (16-17), 1 hour/week (18+). * Emphasis on integration, independence, and community participation.
Renewal: 1+1+1
Lot 4: Emergency and Crisis Accommodation* Short-term emergency placements (max 28 days) for 16-17-year-olds. * Used in cases of immediate homelessness or placement breakdown. * Preferably located adjacent to group living facilities with 24/7 staffing. * Must comply with Ofsted regulations. * Available 365 days a year.
Renewal: 1+1+1
Lot 5: Supported Accommodation in Private Residence (Supported Lodgings)* Young person lives in a private home with a trained host (not as a family member). * Offers a safe, supportive environment to build independence. * Hosts are recruited and supported by a registered provider. * Bridges the gap between care and independent living. * Must meet minimum safer recruitment standards.
Renewal: 1+1+!
Lot 6: Outreach and Floating Support* Community-based support for young people in their own tenancies. * Focus on tenancy sustainment, emotional resilience, and life skills. * Support available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm, with 24/7 crisis access. * Staffing ratio: 1 staff to 8 young people (max). * Providers must have local knowledge and support positive neighbour relations. * Support is flexible, creative, and outcome-focused.
Renewal: 1+1+1
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05eb7c
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078295-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- 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
85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £114,560,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- £14,320,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 30 Nov 20254 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 15 Jan 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 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
- BRADFORD CHILDREN & FAMILIES TRUST
- Contact Name
- BCFT Procurement
- Contact Email
- tenders@bradfordcft.org.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 01234567890
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BRADFORD
- Postcode
- BD5 0QL
- Post Town
- Bradford
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLE4 West Yorkshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLE41 Bradford
- Delivery Location
- TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
-
- Local Authority
- Bradford
- Electoral Ward
- City
- Westminster Constituency
- Bradford West
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078295-2025
30th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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