Planning

Flexible Supported Accommodation

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Jun 2026 at 10:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Flexible Supported Accommodation Services aimed at young people aged 16 to 21. This opportunity falls under the social work services with accommodation category and will cater to regions UKJ35, UKJ36, and UKJ37 in the United Kingdom. Key dates of interest include the provider engagement event scheduled for 17th June 2026, with registration required by 9:00 on 15th June 2026. The market engagement questionnaire is due no later than 14:00 on 23rd June 2026. The process will result in a contract starting on 4th January 2027 for an initial period of four years, with the possibility of two two-year extensions, drawing the maximum term to eight years. The target of this procurement is to provide short-term, person-centred, and outcome-focused accommodations, supporting the transition to independent living.

This procurement tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in social work services with accommodation, particularly those registered with Ofsted in providing supported accommodation. The contract value is estimated at £173.7 million, making it a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Qualified providers must offer accommodation in line with Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and meet associated quality standards. This procurement process can be lucrative for businesses capable of offering innovative living solutions with flexible support tailored to young people transitioning to independent living.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Supported Accommodation

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council's Children Services Directorate is seeking to commission Flexible Supported Accommodation Services, for Young People aged 16-21. These placements are for those who require varying levels of short-term support before transitioning to independent living or lower levels of supported accommodation. The requirement is for this service to provide short-term, person-centred and outcome-focused support, with the intention of supporting Young People to move towards more independent living. The requirement is for a service which offers both accommodation and flexible support, aimed at increasing independence. There is a requirement for providers to provide suitable accommodation, in line with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, as part of this service. All providers will require suitable properties available in order to Tender for this opportunity. The contract is for an initial period of 4 years, with two further 2 year extension opportunities to a maximum of 8 years. The contract will start on 04 January 2027. Hampshire County Council is seeking suitable and qualified providers for this service, to support Hampshire's Looked After Children and Separated Children aged 16-21. All providers will require Ofsted Registration in order to be eligible to Tender for this opportunity. This is part of the Ofsted Inspection Framework for services for children in need of help and protection, Looked After Children (LAC) and Care Leavers. All providers delivering supported accommodation under this call off must be registered with Ofsted in one or more of the three approved categories listed below: * Self-contained accommodation * Ring-fenced shared accommodation exclusively for LAC and care leavers * Non-ring-fenced shared accommodation, which may include 18+ care leavers Providers must only operate within the categories for which they are registered. Registration requires meeting all Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and associated Quality Standards, including leadership, protection, accommodation and support.

Planning Information

Hampshire County Council's Children Services Directorate is seeking to commission Flexible Supported Accommodation Services, via a call off from the Supported Accommodation Framework (CS27440), for Young People aged 16-21. These placements are for those who require varying levels of short-term support before transitioning to independent living or lower levels of supported accommodation. The requirement is for this service to provide short-term, person-centred and outcome-focused support, with the intention of supporting Young People to move towards more independent living. The requirement is for a service which offers both accommodation and flexible support. This Notice is to inform the market of the Provider Engagement event that will be held on the 17th of June at 12:00. The session will be 60 minutes, and will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams. Providers wishing to attend should register (if not already registered) on the Council's e-tendering platform, In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home) and 'Express Interest' against the project 'CS27561 - Flexible Supported Accommodation Services'. The event will be advertised on the In-Tend portal, and providers will be able to register interest in attending this event via the In-Tend portal through completing a form, including the names and email addresses of all attendees, and submitting this via In-Tend by 9:00 on Monday 15th June. The Authority will also be issuing a market engagement questionnaire via In-Tend after the market engagement event. This will be available to all interested suppliers who register and express an interest in the In-Tend project, as mentioned above. This questionnaire may be completed at any time during the engagement period but must be submitted no later than 14:00 on the 23rd of June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052271-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,708,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2031 4-5 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ35 South Hampshire, TLJ36 Central Hampshire, TLJ37 North Hampshire
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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