--- title: "16+ Semi-independent Living and Supported Accommodation for Looked after Children and Care Leaver Services 2021" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029b6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029b6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b6f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN" published: "2021-03-12" --- # 16+ Semi-independent Living and Supported Accommodation for Looked after Children and Care Leaver Services 2021 Buyer: BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029b6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029b6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b6f.json) ## Summary Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is preparing to initiate a tender for the "16+ Semi-independent Living and Supported Accommodation for Looked after Children and Care Leaver Services 2021". This service falls within the social work services with accommodation category and will be delivered in Reading, UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the invitation to tender expected to be published in April 2021, and an initial event for interested providers scheduled for 23rd March 2021. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is anticipated to commence on 19th August 2021, with a total value of £12,000,000 and an option to extend for an additional 24 months. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and accommodation services, specifically those focused on supporting young people transitioning to independent living. Successful bidders will be able to provide essential services to vulnerable groups including looked-after children, unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors, and care leavers aged 16 and above. Businesses with expertise in housing management, support services, and social work will be well-suited to compete for this contract, helping to drive their growth while positively impacting the community. ## Notice All providers who wish to take part in this event on the 23rd March 10-11:30 am 2021 should express an interest and they will be sent a Microsoft TEAM link to the meeting.All of the meeting details and any questions and answers will be included when the tender is published in April 2021.Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is a not-for-profit private limited company that is wholly owned by Reading Borough Council. BFfC was established in December 2018 and has a single purpose which is to provide the best possible services to children, young people and families in Reading. BFfC has the statutory responsibility, on behalf of the council, for the delivery of children's social care, education, Youth Offending, Special Educational needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Early Help (both interventions and prevention).The BFfC Board has overall responsibility for overseeing how the organisation is run and providing advice on its future direction and strategy. There are seven members on the board including a Chair, Managing Director,Executive Directors and Expert Non-Executive Directors.Brighter Futures for Children currently uses a framework of approved providers to identify placements for young people aged 16 and over, requiring supported accommodation. This ITT is for a 4 year Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) , with an option to extend for up to 24 months.The DPS is expected to commence on 19th August 2021 to provide the specified services to Reading young people. The aim of this service is to make a successful transition progressing young people towards independentliving by providing high quality accommodation and support whilst facilitating their personal well-being, ensuring safety and equipping them with the skills required to sustain an independent tenancy long term. Theservice aims to provide a settled period in a safe environment where the young people will receive an intensive housing management and support service which will help them gain the necessary skills to live independently and achieve positive outcomes.The service includes a range of accommodation and support options for vulnerable young people, ranging from buildings based supported accommodation with staff on site to supported lodgings within the homes of trained hosts through supported tenancies.The Service Provider will provide accommodation and/or support for the following client groups:* Looked after children aged 16 plus including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Minors* Care leavers (16-17)* Care leavers aged 18 plus who are awaiting access to social or private rented housing or whose needs require them to retain the accommodation and support. ### Lot Information Lot 1 All providers who wish to take part in this event on the 23rd March 10-11:30 am 2021 should express an interest and they will be sent a Microsoft TEAM link to the meeting.All of the meeting details and any questions and answers will be included when the tender is published in April 2021.Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is a not-for-profit private limited company that is wholly owned by Reading Borough Council. BFfC was established in December 2018 and has a single purpose which is to provide the best possible services to children, young people and families in Reading. BFfC has the statutory responsibility, on behalf of the council, for the delivery of children's social care, education, Youth Offending, Special Educational needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Early Help (both interventions and prevention).The BFfC Board has overall responsibility for overseeing how the organisation is run and providing advice on its future direction and strategy. There are seven members on the board including a Chair, Managing Director,Executive Directors and Expert Non-Executive Directors.Brighter Futures for Children currently uses a framework of approved providers to identify placements for young people aged 16 and over, requiring supported accommodation. This ITT is for a 4 year Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) , with an option to extend for up to 24 months.The DPS is expected to commence on 19th August 2021 to provide the specified services to Reading young people. The aim of this service is to make a successful transition progressing young people towards independentliving by providing high quality accommodation and support whilst facilitating their personal well-being, ensuring safety and equipping them with the skills required to sustain an independent tenancy long term. Theservice aims to provide a settled period in a safe environment where the young people will receive an intensive housing management and support service which will help them gain the necessary skills to live independently and achieve positive outcomes.The service includes a range of accommodation and support options for vulnerable young people, ranging from buildings based supported accommodation with staff on site to supported lodgings within the homes of trained hosts through supported tenancies.The Service Provider will provide accommodation and/or support for the following client groups:* Looked after children aged 16 plus including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Minors* Care leavers (16-17)* Care leavers aged 18 plus who are awaiting access to social or private rented housing or whose needs require them to retain the accommodation and support.To express an interest in this event all providers should register by 12 noon on the 22nd of March 2021 on the Councils e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Additional information: When the tender is published on In-Tend in April 2021Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the Councils e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed.Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender doc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005118-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 12 Mar 2021 at 21:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005118-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.reading.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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