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

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff1b34bf-19a9-47c6-9c2c-08310825073c

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## Summary

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is seeking suppliers for further competitions within the Electronic Marketplace (EMP) concerning the provision of 16+ Supported Accommodation services, with contracts covering the period from January to March 2025. This procurement exercise aligns with the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, focusing on health and social work services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement method is selective, with call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system. Kirklees Council has already awarded contracts to several suppliers, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies, in various categories of accommodation. The contract period spans from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2027, supporting Kirklees' legal duties under the Children's Act.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supported accommodation for young individuals transitioning to independence. Companies with experience or capability in providing accommodation aligned with Ofsted's categories, particularly those addressing requirements for looked-after children and care leavers, are well-suited to compete. SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) can greatly benefit from engaging in this procurement process, enhancing their market presence and contributing to societal welfare by fulfilling local authority support needs. The procurement supports business growth through sustained and reliable contract opportunities over the multi-year period, allowing businesses to develop stable partnerships with the local council and expand their portfolios in the health and social work sector.

## 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 2025 - 31st March 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5a206c-0986-4ac0-8a14-c4a9b40e51b5 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,879,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,879,551 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | ALEYAH HOUSE; APEX PATHWAY; DREAMSS; HSS HOMES; INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT; INICIO GROUP; 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

- 24 Jun 2025 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5a206c-0986-4ac0-8a14-c4a9b40e51b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5a206c-0986-4ac0-8a14-c4a9b40e51b5
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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