Planning

Supported Housing for Young People with Care Experience

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 10:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Denbighshire County Council is in the planning stage of procuring a service titled "Supported Housing for Young People with Care Experience." This service is aimed at providing housing and care support to young people aged 16 to 18 who have experienced care. The initiative focuses on offering holistic, trauma-informed support and encompasses five units of accommodation in the UKL13 region of the United Kingdom. A market engagement event is scheduled for 30 January 2026 via Microsoft Teams, providing an opportunity for potential providers to learn more and ask questions. The procurement process follows Welsh devolved regulations, and the estimated contract value is £300,000 per annum, commencing on 1 August 2026 and running until 31 July 2029, with the possibility of renewal until 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social work, health, housing, and community service sectors to expand their operations and impact. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The nature of the project demands expertise in high-intensity supported accommodation and the ability to deliver flexible, responsive care. Companies focused on providing innovative solutions for young people facing housing instability and complex needs are well-suited for this project, which aims to empower individuals toward sustainable independent living.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Housing for Young People with Care Experience

Notice Description

This will be a housing related supported housing project for care experienced young people aged 16 to 18, of either gender, with no dependent children. It is a high intensity supported housing project, consisting of 5 units of supported accommodation which will be staffed 24 hours a day, with post move on floating housing related support for up to 6 months. The Young People's Supported Housing Project will provide holistic, trauma-informed support to young people with care experience that are also experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or complex needs. The service will offer short and medium-term supported accommodation, empowering young people to build the skills, resilience, and confidence they need for sustainable independent living. Young people's needs will be such that they require support at a staff to client ratio of 1:2.5, and will require the presence of sleep-in staff overnight, with the flexibility to increase staff ratios dependant on need which may include waking night staff. The contract value is estimated at PS300,000 per annum at this time, confirmed contract dimensions will be provided in the tender specification. Details of a meet the buyer event for this contract are provided in the engagement section of this notice.

Planning Information

A meet the buyer event for this contract will taking place via Microsoft Teams at 2pm on 30/01/26 to give potential providers opportunity to learn more about the expectations of the contract and answer any queries. To book your attendance at this event please email Hayley Jones at CandCteamASCH@denbighshire.gov.uk and a meeting invite link will be sent out nearer to the time to your requested email address. Separate engagement has taken place with young people who are currently living in similar supported housing projects, staff from the current providers and other stakeholders. Consultation was offered via questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060454
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002526-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hayley Jones
Contact Email
hayley.s.jones@denbighshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441824706627

Buyer Location

Locality
RHYL
Postcode
LL18 3DP
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire
Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Rhyl East
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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