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title: "Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service April - June 2025"
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# Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service April - June 2025

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64fa8a02-dc4d-43a2-b49b-6da87b3840aa

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## Summary

Kirklees Council has conducted a procurement process for a 16+ Supported Accommodation Service under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This further competition from the Electronic Market Place (EMP), titled "Further Competition from EMP for 16+ Supported Accommodation Service April - June 2025," focuses on health and social work services within Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement, valued at £3,993,691 GBP, utilised a selective procurement method through call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system. The active procurement stage is Award, announced on 5th September 2025, following the tender period that ended on 31st March 2025. The contract will run from 1st April 2025 to 30th June 2025, aimed at supporting young people transitioning to adulthood.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supported accommodation services for youth, particularly those with small to medium enterprise (SME) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) status. With categories covering both self-contained and shared accommodations, businesses with expertise in creating nurturing and supportive environments for individuals aged 16+ will find a competitive edge. The contracts awarded can support business growth by increasing the portfolio of services offered, particularly in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, and leveraging an ongoing relationship with Kirklees Council’s long-term commitment to youth welfare under this 10-year programme. Suppliers such as Aleyah House, Apex Pathway, Dreamss, and others demonstrate the diverse opportunities available for similar capable providers.

## 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 April 2025 - 30th June 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230bf38f-3239-4200-a08b-da7fb01bcaf3 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,993,691 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,993,691 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | ALEYAH HOUSE; APEX PATHWAY; DREAMSS; HSS HOMES; INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT; NORTHERN COMMUNITY PATHWAYS; RESTORATIVE SOCIAL CARE SERVICES; STRIVE TO BE INDEPENDENT; YOCARE; YOUTH HUBZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230bf38f-3239-4200-a08b-da7fb01bcaf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230bf38f-3239-4200-a08b-da7fb01bcaf3
  5th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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