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Supported Accommodation for Cared For and Care Leavers Aged 18-21 Years

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves South Tyneside Borough Council, located at Town Hall and Civic Offices in South Shields, seeking to provide supported accommodation for cared-for individuals and care leavers aged 18-21 years. The contract, titled "Supported Accommodation for Cared For and Care Leavers Aged 18-21 Years," falls under the public authority sector of sub-central government and is classified within the services category, focusing specifically on social work and related services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition, under a light-touch special regime, with the award date of 27th February 2026. The contract period runs from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027, serving the UKC22 region in the United Kingdom.

The tender creates substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social work and supported accommodation services. Key Community, an SME and VCSE operating in South Shields, has been selected as the supplier, indicating that SMEs with similar expertise stand a competitive chance in such procurements. The procurement value amounts to £138,527, offering businesses in related industries an incentive to consider participating in potential future tenders or collaborations with South Tyneside Borough Council. This procurement presents an opportunity for organisations focusing on care provision and services within the specified geographic and demographic domain to enhance their service offerings and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Accommodation for Cared For and Care Leavers Aged 18-21 Years

Notice Description

Provision of 9 units of accommodation and support for cared for and care leavers aged 18-21 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017982-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,527 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEY COMMUNITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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