Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds - Re-opening of Lot 3 Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers

REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is inviting tenders for a re-opening of Lot 3 under the Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers, aimed at providing Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16 to 17 year-olds. This procurement process falls within the social work and related services industry category, and is focused in the Tees Valley region, specifically for services that can be provided in Redcar and Middlesbrough. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, facilitating submissions from interested parties. The tender stage is currently active with a submission deadline on 31 December 2026 and an award period closing by 28 February 2027. The successful contracts will commence on 1 March 2027 with the potential for two one-year extensions, ending as late as 30 June 2033. This is a substantial financial opportunity, with a provision of up to £10,320,000 for Redcar & Cleveland Borough and £26,670,000 for Middlesbrough Council over the entire contract period, including optional extensions.

The re-opening of Lot 3 presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supported accommodation for adolescents, particularly those providers who are Ofsted registered. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to compete for this tender. This opportunity offers a consistent demand for services within the designated areas, which could lead to growth opportunities for businesses in providing high-quality accommodation and related services as requested. Interested providers are encouraged to utilise the Open system for submitting their tenders and to make contact efficiently for any support required during this process. Effective participation could secure steady revenue streams and expand the provider's presence within the public sector service market.

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Notice Title

Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds - Re-opening of Lot 3 Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers

Notice Description

The Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds contract commenced 1 July 2026. Under this contract, Lot 3 - Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers, will remain open for new submissions throughout the contract period. This Tender Notice is to notify the market of the re-opening of Lot 3. An indicative schedule of evaluation of submissions during the contract period is included in the tender pack. Lot 3 Re-opening: Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers: Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation Providers to provide accommodation to children in our care. Service provision as and when required, no guaranteed level of services to be delivered under this Lot. Accommodation is to be located in the Tees Valley area. Access to Lot 3 has been extended to Middlesbrough Council. The requirements under this Lot will vary from organisation to organisation. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council will only be responsible for their list of contract requirements. If they choose to use the Contract, Middlesbrough Council will be responsible for their individual requirements and contract arrangements. For the purpose of the notice, estimated maximum contract value for Lot 3 for each LA over the total contract period including optional extensions, based on current service delivery is: Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council: PS10,320,000 Middlesbrough Council: PS26,670,000 Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16/17 year olds contract commenced 01 July 2026 to end 30 June 2031 with a further 2x12 month optional extension periods available. UK4 Tender notice for initial tender - 2025/S 000-075301 UK6 UK6: Contract award notice for initial tender - 2026/S 000-038625 The contract start date stated within this notice is the estimated contract start date for successful tenderers under this re-opening of Lot 3.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Contract variations in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 may be actioned as per the T&C's of the contract. The contract value stated is the maximum total contract value of the Lot, not the actual contract value to each supplier.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional contract extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c114
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061653-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£36,990,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£36,990,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 20267 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 30 Jun 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
2027-01-04

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC12 South Teesside, TLC13 Darlington

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

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