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Supported Accommodation and Pathways to Independence Service Framework

Isle of Wight Council

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Planning

24 Sep 2026 at 16:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council plans to commission a framework for supported accommodation and independence services for children in care aged 16–18, alongside move-on accommodation for care-experienced young people aged 18–25. The services are intended to meet the Council’s statutory responsibilities and relevant Ofsted requirements. The planned framework covers six service areas: supported accommodation for 16–18-year-olds, including separated migrant children; parent-and-child placements for children in care; emergency beds for homeless 16–18-year-olds; move-on accommodation for care-experienced and separated migrant young people aged 18–25; parent-and-child accommodation for care-experienced young people; and emergency move-on beds for homeless 18–25-year-olds. The work is for delivery on the Isle of Wight.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the Council has announced an intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. It is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the framework. The Council expects the framework to begin on 1 April 2027, with the stated contract period running to 31 March 2035. The planned arrangement is divided into six lots, covering the distinct age groups and accommodation needs described. The published planning information does not set out an expected procurement procedure, evaluation criteria or estimated contract value. The market engagement questionnaire is to be returned through the e-tendering portal by 12:00 on 12 October 2026; this is an engagement response date, not a tender submission deadline.

The planned services are suited to providers able to deliver accommodation together with tailored support towards independence for young people. Relevant experience may include supporting children in care aged 16–18, care leavers and other care-experienced young people aged 18–25, separated migrant children and young people, and parent-and-child placements. Providers able to respond to urgent homelessness needs through emergency accommodation beds may also fit the service scope. The Council identifies compliance with Ofsted requirements and regulations for the sector as part of its commissioning purpose, so suppliers should be prepared to deliver services in line with those standards. The six service areas provide distinct opportunities for providers with suitable expertise in particular age groups or accommodation types; the Council has also indicated that small and voluntary, community or social enterprise suppliers may be suitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Accommodation and Pathways to Independence Service Framework

Notice Description

The Isle of Wight Council is commissioning framework for Supported Accommodation and Pathways to Independence Services for children we care for aged 16 - 18 years, for whom the authority has a statutory responsibility for, in line with the Ofsted requirements and regulations for the sector. In addition, the Authority are commissioning move on accommodation for our care experienced young people aged 18 -25 years. The Authority are undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the commissioning of Supported Accommodation and Pathways to Independence Service Framework from 1 April 2027. The framework will be provided under 6 lots as listed below; Lot 1 - Supported Accommodation and support for eligible and relevant children we care for and separated migrant children, aged 16-18yrs. Lot 2 - Parent and child supported accommodation and support for children we care for, aged 16 to 18yrs. Lot 3 - Emergency supported accommodation bed for 16-18yr olds who have become homeless. Lot 4 - Move on accommodation and support for eligible and relevant care experienced young people and separated migrant young people, aged 18-25yrs. Lot 5 - Parent and child accommodation and support for care experienced young people, aged 18-25yrs. Lot 6 - Emergency move on accommodation bed for 18-25yr olds who have become homeless.

Planning Information

The Authority is commissioning framework for Supported Accommodation and Pathways to Independence Services for children we care for aged 16 – 18 years, for whom the authority has a statutory responsibility for, in line with the Ofsted requirements and regulations for the sector. In addition, the Isle of Wight Council are commissioning move on accommodation for our care experienced young people aged 18 -25 years. The Authority are undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the commissioning of Supported Accommodation and Pathways to Independence Service Framework from 1 April 2027. The Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire is available at https://procontract.due-north.com/. The completed questionnaire must be returned via the eTendering portal by 12:00hrs Monday 12 October 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0779e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090726-2026
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

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 1 Apr 2035 Over 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
Isle of Wight Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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