--- title: "Provider Forum for Sixteen Plus Accommodation for Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ab5c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ab5c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ab5c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ab5c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-28" --- # Provider Forum for Sixteen Plus Accommodation for Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ab5c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ab5c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ab5c.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating a tender titled "Provider Forum for Sixteen Plus Accommodation for Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers," which falls under the social work and related services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with plans to publish the tender in the week commencing 17th May 2021. A Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 11th May at 13:00 via Microsoft Teams to discuss plans and timelines, with attendees required to register via email to the Council's contact point. The locations include Chicksands, UKH25, where the services will be delivered. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in social work and accommodation services, particularly those focusing on support for young people including looked-after children and care leavers. Companies that offer 24/7 staffing, floating support services, or specialist PACE placements will find that they are well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging in this process can lead to valuable contracts that contribute to the growth of organisations committed to serving vulnerable youth populations. ## Notice The Council seeks to provide a range of placements to meet the needs of young people aged 16-17 who are Looked After or Care Leavers, including UASC and some who need to stay in their placements beyond the age of 18. The placements must meet the range of needs within this cohort, therefore the tender is in three lots.Lot 1 Placements with 24/7 staffingLot 2 Placements with floating support and on call support availableLot 3 PACE placements We plan to publish this tender week commencing 17th May. Ahead of this, we are holding a Market Engagement Event at 13:00 on Tuesday 11th May 2021 on Microsoft Teams. This will provide bidders an opportunity to hear more about our plans and timescales for the new DPS and ask any questions they may have.If you wish to attend please email victoria.hilliard@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk and a meeting invitation will be sent to you accordingly. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council seeks to provide a range of placements to meet the needs of young people aged 16-17 who are Looked After or Care Leavers, including UASC and some who need to stay in their placements beyond the age of 18. The placements must meet the range of needs within this cohort, therefore the tender is in three lots.Lot 1 Placements with 24/7 staffingLot 2 Placements with floating support and on call support availableLot 3 PACE placements We plan to publish this tender week commencing 17th May. Ahead of this, we are holding a Market Engagement Event at 13:00 on Tuesday 11th May 2021 on Microsoft Teams. This will provide bidders an opportunity to hear more about our plans and timescales for the new DPS and ask any questions they may have.If you wish to attend please email victoria.hilliard@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk and a meeting invitation will be sent to you accordingly. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009195-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 28 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Apr 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICKSANDS | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 28 Apr 2021 at 16:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009195-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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