--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Supported Accommodation and Floating Support for Care Leavers Aged 16-25" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0365d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0365d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0365d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0365d6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-30" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System for Supported Accommodation and Floating Support for Care Leavers Aged 16-25 Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0365d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0365d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0365d6.json) ## Summary Medway Council is seeking suppliers for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on Supported Accommodation and Floating Support services for Care Leavers aged 16-25 in the UKJ41 region. This initiative falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, and it's currently in the tender stage following an update as of 30th September 2025. The DPS covers a range of services through six lots, each lasting 1080 days with potential extensions. Businesses can apply for multiple lots, including those offering small group accommodations, floating support, therapeutic support, activity placements, and individual tuition services. The procurement process employs a selective, restricted procedure, with submissions required electronically via the specified portal. The original tender was issued on 5th September 2022, with the tender period having ended on 5th October 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the social work and health services sectors, particularly those specialising in youth support, therapeutic interventions, and educational services. Ideal contenders would be organisations experienced in managing or providing care for young people, especially care leavers. The versatility of the DPS, allowing for the provision of a wide range of services, encourages partnerships or consortium applications, thus broadening the scope for business growth within this framework. The inclusion of quality and pricing as award criteria (with a 40%-60% weighting, respectively) allows businesses to leverage their strengths in service quality and cost efficiency to secure contracts. ## Notice Supported Accommodation and Floating Support for Care Leavers Aged 16-25 ### Lot Information Small Group, Semi-independent Accommodation Support and accommodation for young people aged 16-18 years (small number up to the age of 21) that are assessed to be able to live with other young people in a larger setting (up to 4 beds). Renewal: The DPS includes the option to extend for 2 further 12-month periods. The duration of the DPS may however be later amended, subject to the relevant notice of such intent being publicised. Lot 2 - Small Group, Managed Accommodation Intensive support and accommodation for young people aged 16-18 years that are assessed to be able to live with other young people in a small unit (2 bed), shared accommodation. These young people are likely to have complex needs. Renewal: The DPS includes the option to extend for 2 further 12-month periods. The duration of the DPS may however be later amended, subject to the relevant notice of such intent being publicised. Floating Support - Standard and Enhanced This lot includes: 1.A flexible floating support service to meet the needs of children, young people and families (including foster families). 2. The service will encourage the development of skills, knowledge and for a young person their independent living skills. 3. The service will work in a range of environments including home, community, residential and statutory services. Renewal: The DPS includes the option to extend for 2 further 12-month periods. The duration of the DPS may however be later amended, subject to the relevant notice of such intent being publicised. Therapeutic Support for Parents, Young People and Families This lot includes: 1. A rapid response specialist therapeutic intervention service for parents and children on the edge of care or already in the care system. Focused on stabilising a family, offering specialist interventions to parents to address psychological distress caused by childhood and other traumas, addictions and personality disorders and where appropriate keeping families together to minimise family breakdown and the numbers of children and young people coming into or returning to care. 2. Interventions may include but are not limited to: Cognitive Behaviour Support, Mentalization Based Therapy, guided self-help, counselling, behavioural activation, interpersonal therapy, eye movement. desensitisation and reprocessing, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy or other one to one and group intervention for psychological distress and personality disorders. Renewal: The DPS includes the option to extend for 2 further 12-month periods. The duration of the DPS may however be later amended, subject to the relevant notice of such intent being publicised. Activity Placements This lot includes: 1. A short-term residential activity placement available for a child or young person for a set period (usually 28 days but can be longer). 2.To be able to flexibly meet the needs of children and young people placed in these services. 3. Medway will operate a quality assurance process to ensure placements are of an appropriate standard to meet the needs of children and young people. 4.Accommodation provided through this service is not permanent (such as a tent or holiday accommodation) and may be constantly moving (such as a boat, narrowboat, static or motorised caravan). As it has no permanent base it is unlikely to meet the definition of a children's home. Therefore, this accommodation is not required to be registered with Ofsted. Renewal: The DPS includes the option to extend for 2 further 12-month periods. The duration of the DPS may however be later amended, subject to the relevant notice of such intent being publicised. Individual Tuition Service This lot includes 1. The provision will be short-term education for students of compulsory school age who are unable to attend school due to a particular circumstance. 2.The objective is to provide a suitable full-time education (or a part-time education, when necessary, based on the student's needs). Appropriate means appropriate for the child's age, aptitude, and ability, as well as any Special Educational requirements. The tutoring sessions can be either face-to-face, online, group, or a combination of each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061024-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2025 at 15:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061024-2025 - 5 Sep 2022 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024817-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6U5N764849 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7TRJYGXRY5 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7WV3YZZ923 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/GVK6Z7K668 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KF332GXN9G - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y52HP8X269 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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