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title: "Pathways to Independence for 16 - 25 Year Olds"
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# Pathways to Independence for 16 - 25 Year Olds

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dd3a33d-97d6-4891-bd58-de5bec8ce946

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council has launched a tender titled "Pathways to Independence for 16 - 25 Year Olds," aimed at providing housing-related support for looked after children and care leavers in the region. This procurement process falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the open stage, with bids accepted until 28 June 2019. The contract period will commence on 9 September 2019 and conclude on 30 August 2024, with a total estimated value of £11,648,000. The service is designated to be delivered on the Isle of Wight, specifically catering to young individuals with established local connections.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social services, particularly those that offer support and accommodation for young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework seeks to engage suppliers that can provide person-centred, flexible support packages. Companies with experience in youth services, social work, and housing support would be well-suited to compete for this contract, helping to foster independence and engagement in education and employment among the target demographic.

## Notice

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to enter in to a Framework Agreement for the provision of pathways to independence for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 to 25-year olds on the Isle of Wight. The service is to provide person-centred and outcome focussed housing related support to young people aged 16 to 25 including looked after children, care leavers and young people under the care of the Youth Offending Team who have an established local connection to the Isle of Wight. The provision will deliver accommodation and support on the Isle of Wight which aims to increase independence skills and promote engagement with education and employment through flexible support packages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c343c2-8c13-4595-b375-9419200ec84b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2019 - 30 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,648,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 May 2019 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c343c2-8c13-4595-b375-9419200ec84b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c343c2-8c13-4595-b375-9419200ec84b
  17th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iwight.com

## Provenance

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