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title: "Tender for Accommodation based support service for children in care and care leavers aged 16-25"
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# Tender for Accommodation based support service for children in care and care leavers aged 16-25

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ba9f1d4-a1f7-40f7-bb0e-2d237649bdc4

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council has awarded a contract for an accommodation-based support service aimed at children in care and care leavers aged 16-25. The service, valued at £1,864,765, facilitates the transition of vulnerable young people from care to an independent living setting by providing appropriate support and guidance. The successful service provider, Caring for Communities and People, will commence operations on 1 April 2025, with the contract running until 31 March 2028 and an option for a 24-month extension. This initiative falls under the Social Work and Related Services category and operates in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement followed an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime stipulated by The Public Contract Regulations 2015, utilising the flexibilities afforded under regulations 74 to 77. The tendering process was completed with the final stage status being 'complete'.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care sector, particularly those specialising in support services for young and vulnerable populations. SMEs (small and medium enterprises) are particularly suited for this contract given the specific needs to provide tailored, hands-on support and management of accommodation facilities for young people transitioning out of care. Businesses that can deliver specialist support, including mental health services, educational guidance, and life skills coaching, will find this an excellent growth avenue. This procurement not only underscores the commitment of Herefordshire Council to vulnerable youth but also opens pathways for organisations dedicated to making a tangible social impact within the community.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a service provider to deliver an accommodation based support service for children in care and care leavers aged 16-25. The Service will support vulnerable young people who are making the transition from a care to a support setting and who may need varying levels of support, guidance, and input from specialist teams. Herefordshire Council will make available properties for use under this contract and the provider will be required to enter into coterminous lease agreements strictly for accommodating vulnerable young people under this contract. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) allowed within The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Reg 74 to 77 and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation. The service delivery will commence on 1 April 2025 will continue until 31 March 2028, with an option to extend for up to 24 months. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c63584-4612-4451-b100-95c901585c04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,864,765 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,864,765 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c63584-4612-4451-b100-95c901585c04
- 22 Nov 2024 at 19:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78fad80d-c707-4571-bcfa-16fe91c2bd5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c63584-4612-4451-b100-95c901585c04
  2nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78fad80d-c707-4571-bcfa-16fe91c2bd5f
  22nd November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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