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title: "Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service April - June 2026"
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# Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service April - June 2026

Buyer: Kirklees Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07e0af68-9677-444f-94a9-5d8119d985ad

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## Summary

Kirklees Council procured supported accommodation services for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and over, helping young people develop independence and prepare for adulthood in a safe, homely and nurturing environment. The service covers health and social work support across Yorkshire and the Humber. Requirements include self-contained accommodation; shared or group living reserved for looked-after children and care leavers; shared or group living also available to other residents; and supported lodgings hosted in an individual’s private residence. Providers may therefore offer accommodation-based support, shared housing, supported lodgings or related care and social work services for young people transitioning towards independent living. The buying organisation is Kirklees Council, based in Huddersfield.

This completed procurement was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with proposals invited from shortlisted providers already on the Electronic Marketplace. The submission deadline was 31 March 2026 at 1pm, and the award was made on 31 March 2026. The contract runs from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2028. Seven suppliers were awarded separate values: Apex Pathway £31,062; Dreamss £106,272; HSS Homes £221,010; Independent Living Project £124,059; Restorative Social Care Services £46,377; Strive To Be Independent £89,420; and Inicio Group Ltd £38,443. The procurement was for services and was evaluated through the dynamic purchasing system call-off process. It formed part of an electronic marketplace anticipated to operate from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2034.

This award demonstrates sustained demand from Kirklees Council for providers able to deliver supported accommodation for young people aged 16 and over who are looked after or leaving care. Credible competitors would need suitable accommodation and the ability to provide safe, nurturing support that helps residents build independence and prepare for adulthood. Relevant operating models include self-contained units, shared or group settings, and supported lodgings in a private residence. Providers should be able to work with young people in differing living arrangements, including settings reserved for looked-after children and care leavers and settings shared with other residents. The named awardees show that both small and larger specialist providers can participate, and the opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations.

## Notice

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Providers with relevant experience and ability for the provision of Supported Accommodation to looked after or care leavers aged 16+. The Council established a 16+ Supported Accommodation Electronic Market Place (EMP) to meet its duties under the Children's Act 1989 & 2004 when securing a Supported Accommodation placement for either; * a looked after child is placed in an 'other arrangements' placement or * a care leaver is placed in 'suitable accommodation' The Council requires four types of provision, which are aligned with Ofsted's four categories of supported accommodation, as set out below: * Category 1 - Supported Accommodation in a self-contained unit The accommodation is for the sole use of the child or for the child and other individuals living with the child (For example; partner, sibling or children) as agreed by the Council. * Category 2 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Ring fenced for looked after children and care leavers only) The accommodation is for looked after children and care leavers only. There may be care leavers over the age of 18 living at the accommodation. Each child will have their own bedroom but will share communal areas (For example: kitchen, or a living area.) * Category 3 - Supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation (Not limited to looked after children and care leavers) The supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises which are not limited to accommodating looked after children and care leavers. Each child will have their own bedroom but will share communal areas (For example: kitchen, or a living area.) * Category 4 - Supported accommodation provided by an individual or individuals in a private residence (which is the main residence of that individual or individuals) Children are accommodated in a private residence. This is accommodation hosted by an individual (or Individuals) such as supported lodgings. Supported accommodation, provides support to young people aged 16+ who are either looked after by the local authority or care leavers. The aim of supported accommodation is to help these young people develop their independence in preparation for adulthood whilst keeping them safe in a homely and nurturing environment. This EMP is anticipated to run from 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2034. Call off for the provision of Supported Accommodation Services 16+ for the council o f the borough of Kirklees. Proposals were invited from the Council from shortlisted capable economic operators currently on the Electronic Marketplace KMCCYP-192 for the period of 1st April 2026 - 30th June 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73709cc2-49fc-4ebc-ad31-511d0d5f0e8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £656,643 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £656,643 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Kirklees Council |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Postcode area | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | Apex Pathway; Dreamss; HSS Homes; Independent Living Project; Restorative Social Care Services; Strive to be Independent; Inicio Group Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2026 at 17:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73709cc2-49fc-4ebc-ad31-511d0d5f0e8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73709cc2-49fc-4ebc-ad31-511d0d5f0e8e
  8th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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