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16+ Supported Accommodation Light Touch Framework and Block Contract

Plymouth City Council

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Planning

05 Oct 2026 at 11:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council is planning a framework and block contract for supported accommodation for people aged 16 and over who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. The service is intended to provide accommodation and support for young people. The proposed model has three strands: properties bought as a whole within Plymouth; individual placements in Plymouth and within 20 miles of the city; and individual placements beyond that radius. The block-purchased strand is intended to give the council greater control over service quality, cost and safeguarding. The work is social care and related support services. The stated delivery area covers Plymouth and nearby or more distant locations, depending on the strand.

This is at planning stage: Plymouth City Council is seeking early market feedback to shape the service model and framework before procurement, and has not issued an invitation to tender. The council proposes a framework lasting five years, with an option to extend by three years. The planned contract period is 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032, with a possible end date of 30 June 2035. The stated estimated value is £8,387,864. The three proposed strands are block-purchased accommodation in Plymouth, spot placements in Plymouth and within 20 miles, and spot placements farther away. An initial market engagement session is planned for 20 October 2026, 10am–1pm, at Crownhill Court in Plymouth; attendance is limited to two people per organisation.

The council is looking to hear from providers with the accommodation, support and operational capacity to work with young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Providers with properties in Plymouth may be relevant to the block-purchased strand or local spot placements; organisations able to offer placements beyond the city’s 20-mile radius may fit the third strand. The council wants feedback on market appetite and capacity, the proposed service model and how the lots should be designed. It plans to share a draft service specification ahead of the engagement session so providers can review it and raise points for discussion. The proposed framework is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The council is seeking constructive input to help shape high-quality, sustainable provision. No specific professional accreditation is stated.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

16+ Supported Accommodation Light Touch Framework and Block Contract

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council would like to invite providers to an initial market engagement session to help shape the future 16+ Supported Accommodation Framework and block. It is proposed to commission a five-year framework contract, with the option to extend for a further three years, for 16+ supported accommodation. The framework will be structured into three distinct Lots: *Lot 1: Block-purchased provision within Plymouth. This will consist of properties commissioned in their entirety, rather than individual placements. This approach enables greater control over quality, cost, and safeguarding arrangements. *Lot 2: Spot-purchased provision within Plymouth and within a 20-mile radius. *Lot 3: Spot-purchased provision outside of a 20-mile radius. This session will provide an opportunity to discuss our early thinking, hear your views on the proposed service model, and gather feedback that will help inform the development of the framework and block prior to procurement. We would also like to use this opportunity to understand the market's appetite and capacity to deliver accommodation and support for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and how this could be reflected within the future lot design. Ahead of the session, we will share a first draft of the service specification to allow providers time to review the proposals and identify any areas for discussion. We welcome constructive feedback and look forward to working collaboratively with the market to develop a framework and block that delivers high-quality, sustainable services for Plymouth's young people. Where: Crownhill Court, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5DH Date: Tuesday 20th October Time: 10.00 - 13:00 How to book a place: please email jointcommissioning@plymouth.gov.uk with the subject field of 16+ Supported Accommodation Market Event. Places will be restricted to 2 per organisation.

Planning Information

Plymouth City Council would like to invite providers to an initial market engagement session to help shape the future 16+ Supported Accommodation Framework and block. It is proposed to commission a five-year framework contract, with the option to extend for a further three years, for 16+ supported accommodation. The framework will be structured into three distinct Lots: •Lot 1: Block-purchased provision within Plymouth. This will consist of properties commissioned in their entirety, rather than individual placements. This approach enables greater control over quality, cost, and safeguarding arrangements. •Lot 2: Spot-purchased provision within Plymouth and within a 20-mile radius. •Lot 3: Spot-purchased provision outside of a 20-mile radius. This session will provide an opportunity to discuss our early thinking, hear your views on the proposed service model, and gather feedback that will help inform the development of the framework and block prior to procurement. We would also like to use this opportunity to understand the market's appetite and capacity to deliver accommodation and support for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and how this could be reflected within the future lot design. Ahead of the session, we will share a first draft of the service specification to allow providers time to review the proposals and identify any areas for discussion. We welcome constructive feedback and look forward to working collaboratively with the market to develop a framework and block that delivers high-quality, sustainable services for Plymouth's young people. Where: Crownhill Court, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5DH Date: Tuesday 20th October Time: 10.00 - 13:00 How to book a place: please email jointcommissioning@plymouth.gov.uk with the subject field of 16+ Supported Accommodation Market Event. Places will be restricted to 2 per organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07808d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093720-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,387,864 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 1 Jul 2032 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
Plymouth City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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