Tender

Provision of a Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

08 Jan 2026 at 16:19

Planning

31 Dec 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is set to reopen its procurement process for the Provision of a Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework in January 2026. This initiative targets the health and social work services industry within the UKH31 regional area, primarily focusing on providing services through residential homes and supported accommodation for children and young people. Key dates include a virtual market engagement session planned for the 7th of January 2026, with a follow-up session on the 12th of January. Interested parties should reach out to the Council's commissioning team via strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk for participation details.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services. Organisations capable of operating residential homes, supported accommodation, or those providing bespoke residential services for youths will find this procurement particularly advantageous. The framework will facilitate competitive bidding, allowing businesses to secure contracts for varying requirements, from individual placements to multi-occupancy accommodations. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance the visibility and operational scope of businesses active in child and youth social services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is reopening the provision of a framework for Children's Residential and Accommodation services for: Lot 1 - Residential Homes Lot 2 - Supported Accommodation The framework first opened on the 20th of February 2025 and closed on the 24th March 2025. The framework will reopen in January 2026. A market engagement event is being held virtually via teams on Wednesday the 7th of January at 10am. If you are interested in attending this event please email: strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk for further details. The engagement session will provide an introduction into the framework itself and will outline the procurement/bidding approach. The session will also provide an opportunity for questions.

Lot Information

Residential Provision

Lot 1: Residential Provision a) Individual Placements (including Emergency and Crisis Care) b) Block Booking c) Bespoke Arrangements d) Respite Placements

Supported Accomodation

Lot 2: Supported Accommodation a) Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17-yearolds with support on site b) Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17-yearold Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site c) Solo placement accommodation for 16-17-yearolds with support on site d) Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). e) Multi occupancy for former relevant young people age 18-25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision. f) Multi occupancy accommodation for Young Parents 16-25 with access to support on site including for a duration of gestation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001600-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
commissioning team
Contact Email
strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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