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Furnished Accommodation for Families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and Care Leavers

Worcestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Oct 2026 at 14:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

24 Aug 2026 at 11:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Aug 2026 at 12:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Aug 2026 at 12:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Aug 2026 at 11:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is seeking providers of furnished, two- or three-bedroom accommodation for care leavers and families with children under 18 who have no recourse to public funds. The accommodation is intended for people requiring council support, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people before their leave-to-remain status is decided and care leavers who need help with housing and living costs. The service could accommodate up to 18 young adults and/or six families, across Worcester City, Redditch and Kidderminster. Homes should be close to good transport links, schools, colleges and other community services. The requirement is for housing and short-stay furnished accommodation services, delivered in the named Worcestershire districts.

The Council has invited tenders through an open competitive flexible procedure. Bids are assessed in two stages: the first assesses the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and quality and price, with successful suppliers shortlisted for site visits in the second stage. The enquiry deadline was 20 November 2026 at 16:00, and the tender submission deadline was 3 December 2026 at 16:00. The contract is planned to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032. The estimated total value is £1,704,504 excluding VAT (£2,045,405 including VAT). The work is divided into three district lots: Worcester City, Redditch and Kidderminster. For each lot, price accounts for 65% of the evaluation and quality for 35%.

This opportunity is suited to accommodation providers able to supply furnished two- or three-bedroom homes in Worcester City, Redditch or Kidderminster, with access to transport, schools, colleges and community services. Providers may offer housing for young adults, families, or both; the overall requirement spans up to 18 young adults and/or six families, so suppliers should consider which district and client group they can serve. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable. Competing suppliers need to address both the pricing schedule and the quality assessment, and shortlisted bidders will take part in site visits. The requirement is therefore relevant to organisations with suitable local housing and the capacity to provide furnished accommodation for vulnerable residents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Furnished Accommodation for Families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and Care Leavers

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council (the "Council") invites suitable Suppliers to tender for Furnished Accommodation for Families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and Care Leavers. Prior to a Leave to Remain (LTR) status being determined, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) have No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) with all practical and financial support being provided by the Council, including accommodation. This also applies to NRPF families with children under 18 who have unsettled status. Care leavers will remain entitled to support under the Council's leaving care responsibilities, including assistance with accommodation and related living costs where required by legislation and assessed need. The service specification outlines the requirements for 2 or 3 bedroom furnished accommodation for this cohort of vulnerable young adults and families with children under 18 years of age. The Council are seeking to identify a service provider(s) to provide furnished accommodation for up to 18 young adults, and/or 6 families with varying ages of children, which will be split across districts, close to good transport links, schools and colleges, and other community services.

Lot Information

Worcester City

The Council are seeking to identify a service provider(s) to provide 2 or 3 bedded furnished accommodation for young adults, and/or families with varying ages of children based in Worcester City which is close to good transport links, schools and colleges, and other community services.

Redditch

The Council are seeking to identify a service provider(s) to provide 2 or 3 bedded furnished accommodation for young adults, and/or families with varying ages of children based in Redditch which is close to good transport links, schools and colleges, and other community services.

Kidderminster

The Council are seeking to identify a service provider(s) to provide 2 or 3 bedded furnished accommodation for young adults, and/or families with varying ages of children based in Kidderminster which is close to good transport links, schools and colleges, and other community services.

Planning Information

Worcestershire County Council (WCC) are seeking to identify whether there are suppliers able to provide furnished accommodation for either families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) or Care Leavers (some who may have NRPF) in Worcester City, Kidderminster and Redditch Districts. WCC would look to block book up to 6 properties in the above areas for this cohort of people. We are in the first instance seeking feedback from suppliers through a preliminary market engagement questionnaire. Please complete the MS Forms questionnaire: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hxj0rDe900WeZUfN5I3IWnsTta1v1JlAt7ReKvpcRl1UNVQ2WjhONFMwWFU2WUc5NE8wVzhaU1FGWC4u If you have any issues, please email procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e86a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103309-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,704,504 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,704,504 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Worcestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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