--- title: "Approved List for Supported Accommodation for Children and Young People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ce55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ce55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ce55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ce55.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-22" --- # Approved List for Supported Accommodation for Children and Young People Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ce55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ce55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ce55.json) ## Summary The East Sussex County Council has issued a tender for an Approved List for Supported Accommodation for Children and Young People in the Health and Social Work Services category. The tender, titled "Approved List for Supported Accommodation for Children and Young People," is currently in the active stage and will remain open until 21 May 2027. The Council is looking for service providers to offer supported accommodation for various groups, including care leavers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, and young homeless individuals with specific support needs. This procurement opportunity presents a chance for service providers in the health and social work services industry to secure a contract with East Sussex County Council. Businesses catering to care leavers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, and young homeless individuals with various support needs are well-suited to compete. The Council will evaluate applications for the Approved List at least twice per financial year, with opportunities for unsuccessful bidders to reapply. The Approved List offers a contract value of £56,572,000 in GBP and allows for potential extensions beyond the initial contract period. ## Notice East Sussex County Council are seeking applications for their Approved List for the provision of Supported Accommodation and Accommodation-Based Support for Children and Young People. This Approved List is for Service Providers that will provide supported accommodation and accommodation-based support for: 1) Care Leavers, UASC and young homeless aged 16/17 with high support needs. 2) Care Leavers, UASC and young homeless aged 16/17 with medium support needs. 3) Care leavers and UASC aged 18-21 with ongoing or enduring Multiple and Complex Needs. 4) Pregnant Care Leavers and young parents aged 16-21 with medium support needs. Following a Department for Education's consultation in 2021, the Government will introduce mandatory national standards and Ofsted-led regulation for providers of supported accommodation who accommodate Looked After Children and Care Leavers aged 16 and 17. The latest information available indicates that registration for regulation will commence in the Spring of 2023, with inspections commencing from October 2023. If the application is received after 28 October 2023 (or such other date as specified under the regulations), the Bidder will Fail if they have not completed Stage 1 of the Ofsted registration process. Only East Sussex County Council are permitted to direct award or run a mini competition under this Approved List, which will remain open at all times, meaning applications can be submitted at any time and previously unsuccessful Bidders may reapply. The evaluation of applications will be undertaken at least twice per financial year, at the discretion of the Council and more frequently in the first 12 months of the Approved List being open. The Approved List is open until 21 May 2027. There is an option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Sussex County Council are seeking applications for their Approved List for the provision of Supported Accommodation and Accommodation-Based Support for Children and Young People. This Approved List is for Service Providers that will provide supported accommodation and accommodation-based support for: 1) Care Leavers, UASC and young homeless aged 16/17 with high support needs. 2) Care Leavers, UASC and young homeless aged 16/17 with medium support needs. 3) Care leavers and UASC aged 18-21 with ongoing or enduring Multiple and Complex Needs. 4) Pregnant Care Leavers and young parents aged 16-21 with medium support needs. Renewal: The Approved List may be extended from 22 May 2027. If a new procurement approach is to be advertised, this will be published in the twelve months prior to the end date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014529-2023 | | 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 | 22 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 21 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,572,000 | | 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 22 May 2023 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014529-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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