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Accommodation Based Support Service for Care Leavers and Vulnerable Young People aged 16 - 21

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 13:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wokingham Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an "Accommodation Based Support Service for Care Leavers and Vulnerable Young People aged 16 – 21". This project falls under the health and social work services industry category and is set within Wokingham, United Kingdom. The service aims to provide safe, high-quality accommodation and support tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and wellbeing among the youth. The contract period is scheduled from 9th July 2026 to 31st March 2030, with the possibility of renewal until 31st March 2032. A key milestone is an engagement event on 17th July 2026, and submissions related to the initial planning must be made by 24th July 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in delivering accommodation and support services for young people. Providers capable of offering flexible, needs-led services that align with educational and employment engagement will find this procurement advantageous. Organisations with a track record in health and social care, particularly those familiar with supporting care leavers and vulnerable young people, are well-suited to compete. This contract not only allows businesses to contribute to improving young people's lives but also supports sustainable business growth through long-term partnership opportunities with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accommodation Based Support Service for Care Leavers and Vulnerable Young People aged 16 - 21

Notice Description

The purpose of this service is to provide safe, high-quality accommodation and support for vulnerable young people aged 16-21, including children in care and care leavers, enabling them to develop the skills, confidence and resilience required for adulthood and independent living. The Provider will deliver a flexible, needs-led service that promotes safety, wellbeing, independence, positive relationships and engagement in education, employment and training. Support will be tailored to individual needs and delivered in partnership with young people, the Council and relevant agencies. The service will contribute to the Council's corporate parenting responsibilities by ensuring young people receive the support, opportunities and stability that a good parent would provide, helping them achieve sustainable accommodation and positive outcomes as they transition into adulthood.

Planning Information

This will involve bidders having access to the specification and an MS Teams invite for a Webinar taking place on Friday 17th July at 10:00. Slides and a Q&A will be available and queries can be sent via the portal before and after the event

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064782-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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