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title: "25019 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Lodgings"
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# 25019 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Lodgings

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ff2d

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the Supported Lodgings service, which aims to provide high-quality accommodation-based support for Looked After Children and Care Leavers aged 16 and 17. This procurement falls under the industry category of social work services with accommodation and was conducted through an open competition procedure, suited to sub-central government requirements. The process has reached the award and contract phase, with awarded contracts being active from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension. The services will be delivered in the East of England, specifically the UKH12 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those capable of providing safe and supportive environments for young individuals transitioning to independent living. Both SMEs and larger businesses were encouraged to participate, with the procurement process offering balanced opportunities focusing on quality and price equally. Suitable businesses include those with experience in supporting young people, social work, or those that can recruit, assess, supervise, and support home-based hosts. The awarded suppliers include Cheercare Supported Services Ltd, Concrete Rose Collective CIC, and Linfranc Services Ltd, showcasing opportunities for diverse business participation in the care and social services sector.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire County Council is commissioning a service to provide high-quality accommodation-based support for Looked After Children aged 16 and 17 and Care Leavers. The service aims to help young people acquire skills for independent living and adulthood responsibilities through a supported lodgings model. Supported lodgings services provide a young person with a room of their own in a private home. The householder, or host, provides a safe and supportive environment, working alongside professional services to help and support the young person in gaining skills for independent adult life. The role of the provider includes recruiting, assessing, supervising, and supporting hosts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extensions available. The Council at it's sole discretion may extend the contract with 3 month's notice. If the council does not wish to extend the agreement beyond its initial term then it will expire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008749-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £358,280 |
| Lots value | £358,280 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £358,280 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CHEERCARE SUPPORTED SERVICES; CONCRETE ROSE COLLECTIVE; LINFRANC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008749-2026
- 8 Apr 2025 at 16:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013794-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008749-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013794-2025
  8th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://linfrancservices.co.uk
- http://www.cheercaresupport.org
- https://concreterose.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4dd27b63-5911-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=ea3edb62-3a92-eb11-810c-005056b64545
- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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