Lincolnshire County Council Supported Accommodation 2027

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                "name": "Bridie Fletcher",
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                "description": "Lincolnshire County Council Supported Accommodation 2027 Lincolnshire County Council Children's Services have completed a service review into Supported Accommodation and wish to update suppliers to inform them of the upcoming procurement opportunities. Children's Commissioning have previously engaged with professionals and suppliers (UK2 PME notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035330-2025?)) to seek their views on Supported Accommodation and the needs of the cohort, and have also undertaken engagement with young people and service users. The Council wish to re-engage with suppliers of accommodation and support services who have a presence in Lincolnshire, or who would be interested in delivering and developing future services in county, to present the findings of the Supported Accommodation review, the outline of the planned service model and resulting forthcoming tender opportunities, and indicative tender start date for the contracts to be procured. Providers interested in offering supported accommodation for the 16-17 year old age group are invited to join representatives from the Service area and Children's Commissioning at a Teams event on Thursday 12th February 2026 2pm-3pm (14:00hrs to 15:00hrs) where there will be a short presentation of the intended model and an opportunity to ask questions of the panel. Suppliers can join the Teams event on Thursday 12th February 2026 2pm-3pm (14:00hrs to 15:00hrs) via: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/38597997547928?p=6h0yS6MCMp0W7eGcJe Meeting ID: 385 979 975 479 28 Passcode: om3zb7Lc Dial in by phone: +44 20 3321 5273 Phone conference ID: 300 536 764# If you are unable to attend the event on 12th February 2026, any slides will be uploaded on Panacea at the earliest opportunity or emailed on request.",
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        "title": "Lincolnshire County Council Supported Accommodation 2027",
        "description": "Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) has embarked on a Children in Care (CiC) Transformation Programme which is focused on improving outcomes for children in care by providing the right help, at the right time, in the right place at the right cost and for the right duration. The Council recognise that some young people may need to live in Supported Accommodation and we will strive for them to be placed as close to home as possible where their needs can be best met where they can feel safe and supported within their accommodation, build resilience and are able to maintain good mental health and wellbeing, and transition successfully into adulthood and are able to live independently. The Council has a statutory duty under the Children Act 1989 to assess the needs of homeless Lincolnshire 16-17 year olds , including Children in Care (CiC), and ensure they are accommodated appropriately. Following a full scale service review, the Council seek to commission Supported Accommodation for this cohort, the contracts for which will be in place from 1st April 2027 for a period of up to 5 years. The requirement will be commissioned in Lots: Lot 1: Lincolnshire Youth Housing Service for 16-17 year olds - 44 units of self-contained accommodation in 3 locations (Boston, Grantham and Lincoln) including 4 units of solo accommodation for more complex young people - indicative total value over 5 years of PS10.49m Lot 2: Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds - 4 units of solo occupancy supported accommodation - indicative total value over 5 years of PS3.548m Lot 3: Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds - 4 units of solo occupancy supported accommodation - indicative total value over 5 years of PS3.548m Suppliers are able to tender for all relevant Lots if appropriate, and will be part of a wider range of Supported Accommodation that includes the Council's in-house provisions and individually commissioned Independent Supported Accommodation placements. All Suppliers wishing to tender must be registered with Ofsted as a Supported Accommodation provider in accordance with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023. The tender opportunities are expected to go live in April 2026, though this may change if circumstances dictate. Subject to evaluation, and following the required standstill period, it is anticipated that final tender award will be confirmed in July 2026 - this will offer an adequate implementation period for the successful supplier(s) in advance of the contract(s) start date on 1st April 2027. Tender documents detailing the service requirements and Terms and Conditions, along with background information, application guidance, pricing schedule and application form will be available on Panacea in April 2026 (subject to change if required) - go to https://app.panacea-software.com/LCC/Login.aspx to register, and email support@panacea-software.com in the event of any technical difficulties with registration.",
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                "title": "Lincolnshire Youth Housing Service for 16-17 year olds (Lot 1)",
                "description": "Lincolnshire County Council's commissioned Youth Housing Service (Lot 1) will offer 44 units of self-contained hub-style accommodation (flats/studios) in Boston, Grantham and Lincoln (Lincoln to include 4 units of solo support accommodation for more complex young people). Service users will be Lincolnshire Children in Care (CiC) aged 16 -17 years old, as well as 16-17 year olds who are at risk of being or who are homeless. Service users may be young parents and/or have a range of support needs. The service will support young people with their independence skills, and should have post-18 accommodation options available outside the contract or work effectively with identified partners to ensure effective transition to independent accommodation as soon as possible after their 18th birthday. The supplier must be Ofsted registered in accordance with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023.",
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                "description": "Lincolnshire County Council wishes to commission 4 units of solo support accommodation, ideally in Lincoln or immediate surrounding area, for more complex young people (Lot 2). Service users will predominantly be Lincolnshire Children in Care (CiC) aged 16 -17 years old, but subject to needs, may also be 16-17 year olds who are at risk of being or who are homeless. These young people may not be suited to living in hub-style accommodation with other young people, though the aim would be to support them to move to either the Youth Housing Service (Lot 1) or the Council's in-house supported accommodation option when they are ready. The service will support young people with their independence skills, and should have post-18 accommodation options available outside the contract or work effectively with identified partners to ensure effective transition to independent accommodation as soon as possible after their 18th birthday. The supplier must be Ofsted registered in accordance with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023.",
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                "description": "Lincolnshire County Council wishes to commission 4 units of solo support accommodation, ideally in Lincoln or immediate surrounding area, for more complex young people (Lot 3). Service users will predominantly be Lincolnshire Children in Care (CiC) aged 16 -17 years old, but subject to needs, may also be 16-17 year olds who are at risk of being or who are homeless. These young people may not be suited to living in hub-style accommodation with other young people, though the aim would be to support them to move to either the Youth Housing Service (Lot 1) or the Council's in-house supported accommodation option when they are ready. The service will support young people with their independence skills, and should have post-18 accommodation options available outside the contract or work effectively with identified partners to ensure effective transition to independent accommodation as soon as possible after their 18th birthday. The supplier must be Ofsted registered in accordance with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023.",
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                "description": "Lincolnshire County Council webpage for the Children's Strategic Commissioning Team. Includes the Children in Care Sufficiency Strategy 2023-27 and annual Market Position Statements.",
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                "description": "Suppliers must me Ofsted registered as a supported accommodation provider at the point of tender, in accordance with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, or must be able to evidence an application for registration has been submitted.",
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