--- title: "COV - Provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support Services for Young People aged 16 and above (2026)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0548f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0548f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0548f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0548f8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-24" --- # COV - Provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support Services for Young People aged 16 and above (2026) Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0548f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0548f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0548f8.json) ## Summary Coventry City Council is actively seeking suppliers for the provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support Services for young people aged 16 and above. This tender, titled "COV - Provision of Supported Accommodation and Floating Support Services for Young People aged 16 and above (2026)", falls under the social services with accommodation category, and will be delivered primarily in the Coventry region, UKG33. The procurement process is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions by the 24th of April, 2026. The intention is to award contracts on the 8th of June, 2026. The open procurement will rely on a competitive flexible procedure, targeting services required under the light-touch regime, with a gross value of approximately £29.52 million. Interested parties are encouraged to register via Coventry City Council's e-procurement portal, CSW-JETS, to access further information and participate in the tender process. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the social work services sector, especially those accredited by Ofsted, to expand their operations in the region. With multiple lots of solo and shared accommodation, as well as floating support units, there is scope for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively based on price, quality of service delivery models, implementation plan, and safeguarding measures. The award criteria have been designed to ensure a comprehensive evaluation to promote business growth for providers capable of creating safe, nurturing environments that empower young individuals to develop essential life skills for independent living. Given the diversity of need categories such as low support, complex needs, and support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children, this contract offers a broad scope for engagement with various service specialisations. ## Notice Coventry City Council is undertaking the re-commissioning of its Supported Accommodation for Young People Service. This service will provide high-quality, accommodation with support for Coventry Children in Care, Care Leavers, and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) aged 16 and above. Providers will be required to source and maintain suitable properties that offer safe, nurturing environments and promote the development of independent living skills. The primary objective of the Supported Accommodation Service is to deliver consistent, outcomes-focused support that enables young people to develop essential life skills, strengthen their resilience, and successfully transition into adulthood. Floating Support will be available to young people aged 18 and over who are moving on from Supported Accommodation into their own tenancies. Supported accommodation became regulated by Ofsted in October 2023 and the Council is required to contract with Ofsted registered providers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - 15 Solo beds + 1 Floating Support Unit + Solo 1 bed Training Flat Lot 1 is for the provision of 15 Solo beds + 1 Floating Support Unit + Solo 1 bed Training Flat Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered. Lot 2 - 15 Solo beds + 1 Floating Support Unit Lot 2 is for the provision of 15 Solo beds + 1 Floating Support Unit Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered. Lot 3 - 15 Solo beds + 1 Floating Support Unit Lot 3 is for the provision of 15 Solo beds + 1 Floating Support Unit Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered. Lot 4 - 27 Shared beds (3/4/5 bed home) + 1 Floating Support Unit Lot 4 is for the provision of 27 Shared beds (3/4/5 bed home) + 1 Floating Support Unit Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered. Lot 5 - 27 Shared beds (3/4/5 bed home) + 1 Floating Support Unit Lot 5 is for the provision of 27 Shared beds (3/4/5 bed home) + 1 Floating Support Unit Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered. Lot 6 - 27 Shared beds (3/4/5 bed home) + 1 Floating Support Unit Lot 6 is for the provision of 27 Shared beds (3/4/5 bed home) + 1 Floating Support Unit Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered. Lot 7 - Shared 4 bed property 24/7 staffed Lot 7 is for the provision of Shared 4 bed property 24/7 staffed Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered. Lot 8 - Solo 6 self-contained units in shared property 24/7 staffed +1 Floating Support Unit Lot 8 is for the provision of Solo 6 self-contained units in shared property 24/7 staffed +1 Floating Support Unit Renewal: The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of three years from commencement, but may be extended, by mutual agreement by one increment of three years. The Contract will be subject to review in during the initial term and the results of those reviews will inform the Council's decision as to whether any extension period will be offered. ### Planning Information Date: Tuesday, 15 July 2025 Time: 09:30 - 11:30 Platform: Microsoft Teams Agenda: • Background and context • Contract structure rationale • Contract value and procurement route • Desired outcomes and young people's feedback • Q&A To Register: Email PSSJointCommissioning@coventry.gov.uk by 10 July 2025 with: • Organisation name • Ofsted URN and registration date • Name(s) • Role(s) • email addresses of attendees • Contact phone number Following registration with the above information, a Microsoft Teams invite will be issued to your organisation attendee(s). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027039-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Nov 2026 - 6 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | 2029-03-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,600,000 | | Lots value | £24,600,000 | | 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 5RR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG33 Coventry | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 24 Mar 2026 at 17:01 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027039-2026 - 2 Mar 2026 at 14:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018545-2026 - 16 Jun 2025 at 08:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032462-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027039-2026 24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018545-2026 2nd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032462-2025 16th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/midlands/home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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