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title: "Supported Lodgings for Young People in Care and Leaving Care"
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# Supported Lodgings for Young People in Care and Leaving Care

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2afb45c-1ffa-4efc-8f6d-ca14e7bd88d4

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## Summary

West Berkshire Council is seeking tenders for the delivery of a Supported Lodgings service aimed at young people in care or leaving care within the West Berkshire region. The procurement, classified under social work services, is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 7th October 2019. The contract is expected to last up to five years, with a total value ranging from £1,150,000 to £1,200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accommodation and support services, particularly those able to provide stable home settings for young people. Organisations engaged in social work, particularly those familiar with welfare services for children and young people, would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of submissions, allowing small and medium enterprises to participate and potentially contribute meaningfully to local community welfare.

## Notice

West Berkshire Council invites bids from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver a Supported Lodgings service for young people in care or leaving care within the West Berkshire area. The Supported Lodgings service provides accommodation with support to Looked After Children (LAC) aged 16-21, by a Host within a stable home setting. The Host is the person providing lodgings and support within their home. The contract duration will be for up to 5 years. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a710fb-83d7-4bf9-81a6-45a5bcd87d6d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2020 - 6 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2019 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a710fb-83d7-4bf9-81a6-45a5bcd87d6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a710fb-83d7-4bf9-81a6-45a5bcd87d6d
  5th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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