Planning

The Provision of Accommodation and Low-Level Outreach Support for Care Leavers Aged 18+

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 14:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council is in the planning stage of procuring services for the provision of accommodation and low-level outreach support aimed at care leavers aged 18 and above, including former separated migrant children. The procurement process is categorised under the 'services' industry, with key operations to occur in Stevenage, United Kingdom. This planned procurement notice was published on 26th May 2026, with future notices expected by 20th November 2026. The total estimated contract value is £2,000,000 GBP. The planned contract period is from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2028, with potential renewal extending until 31st March 2030. This tender falls under a concession special regime, designed to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses involved in letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation, as indicated by the CPV classification code 55250000. Organisations skilled in providing accommodation solutions and support services to care leavers, particularly those equipped to handle the unique needs of former separated migrant children, stand to benefit. The procurement process supports inclusive participation, making it well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their reach in the public service sector. Businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence in the public authority domain, specifically within sub-central government frameworks, will find this an attractive opportunity for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Accommodation and Low-Level Outreach Support for Care Leavers Aged 18+

Notice Description

The provision of accommodation and low-level outreach support for Care Leavers aged 18+ including former separated migrant children (SMC).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048966-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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