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

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b56cbb1-55e7-4414-8d16-59818855abd4

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Kirklees Council focuses on the provision of 16+ supported accommodation services, under the title "Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service January - March 2026", falling within the health and social work services industry category. The process employs a selective procurement method calling off from a dynamic purchasing system, and serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. With the procurement stage marked as complete, the contract period is set from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026 with proposals invited from shortlisted capable economic operators from the Electronic Marketplace KMCCYP-192. Total contract value stands at £1,169,298, specifically addressing the needs set by the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its alignment with the Light Touch Regime and accommodation categories. Businesses equipped with relevant experience in providing care for young people transitioning into independence, especially those in the social care and accommodation sectors, stand as ideal candidates to explore new ventures and growth through this procurement. The awarded suppliers include organisations like Apex Pathway and Dreamss, offering various scales of business engagement and development, making it a strategic business expansion opportunity in Yorkshire and the Humber.

## 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 Childrens 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 January 2026 - 31st March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a942bd-381a-45bc-b38b-2df6494bd5da |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,169,298 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,169,298 |
| 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 |
| Post town | 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; NORTHERN COMMUNITY PATHWAYS; RESTORATIVE SOCIAL CARE SERVICES; STRIVE TO BE INDEPENDENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 10:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a942bd-381a-45bc-b38b-2df6494bd5da
- 12 Jun 2026 at 10:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a942bd-381a-45bc-b38b-2df6494bd5da
- 12 Jun 2026 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a942bd-381a-45bc-b38b-2df6494bd5da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a942bd-381a-45bc-b38b-2df6494bd5da
  12th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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