--- title: "Provision of a Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework (Re-open 2026)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fe9a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fe9a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fe9a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fe9a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Provision of a Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework (Re-open 2026) Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fe9a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fe9a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fe9a.json) ## Summary Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting businesses to submit bids for the reopening of its Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework, initially established in September 2025. This framework covers two primary lots: Residential Care Provision for children and Supported Accommodation for young people aged 16-25. The procurement process currently is in the tender stage, with submissions to be completed electronically via the council's e-procurement system, ProContract. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th March 2026, with bids to be opened later that same day. This procurement, under the Health and social work services category, invites proposals from providers capable of delivering various services across Essex, in the region UKH31. This reopening offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services. Ideal for organisations with expertise in residential care and transitional supported housing, this framework supports diverse care arrangements such as emergency placements, block bookings, bespoke care, and transitional support living. With a potential total value of £105 million, providers can secure substantial contracts and enhance their service offerings. Organisations capable of providing Ofsted-registered supported accommodation and innovative care models will find this a lucrative opportunity, paving the way for a more robust engagement with local authorities and expanding their footprint in public sector services. ## Notice Southend-on-Sea City Council (SCC) is reopening the Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework. The Framework was originally established in September 2025. A description of each lot and applicable sub-lot is as set out below. Framework Lots: Lot 1: Residential Care Provision For children unable to reside with their family, providing care, support, and a nurturing environment. Below are the applicable sub-lots: a) Individual Placements (including Emergency and Crisis Care) b) Block Booking c) Bespoke Arrangements d) Respite Placements Lot 2: Supported Accommodation For 16-25-year-olds, offering housing with additional support services to help transition to independent living. This lot will encompass the previous Transitional Supported Housing services for 16-25-year-olds including young parents. Providing temporary housing with supportive services to help residents move towards and maintain permanent housing. Below are the applicable sub-lots: a) Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17-year-olds with support on site b) Multi-occupancy accommodation for 16-17-year-old Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with support on site c) Solo placement accommodation for 16-17-year-olds with support on site d) Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF): Please note that this sub-lot will not be re-opening as part of this requirement. e) Multi occupancy for former relevant young people aged 18-25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision. Please note that this sub-lot will not be re-opening as part of this requirement. f) Multi occupancy accommodation for Young Parents 16-25 with access to support on site including for a duration of gestation. Original Contract Term is 3 years (36 months). This framework was originally established in September 2025 and therefore the Framework contract term has already commenced. All applicable tender documentation can be found on ProContract, the Council's e-procurement system. The original Framework opportunity notice published for this requirement was on Contracts Finder (see link below). As a result, SCC will publish a combined Contract Award notice for this requirement based on; a) the original award details for establishing this framework and, b) the award details for re-opening the framework as per this associated notice. Linked Notices to Re-opening of Framework 2026: F01: Prior information notice (prior information only) Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-086587 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05fe9a (view related notices) Published 31 December 2025, 2:51pm F14: Notice for changes or additional information Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-001600 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05fe9a Published 8 January 2026, 4:19pm F14: Notice for changes or additional information Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-010554 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05fe9a Published 5 February 2026, 2:49pm Original Framework Opportunity Notice 2025: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7ca51e0c-87f3-4736-b7ab-c34331790e9d?origin=SearchResults&p=2 Local Government Reform: The contracting authority is Southend-on-Sea City Council and any Successor Body meaning one or more entities which assumes any of the Council's functions (as applicable) as a result of Local Government Reform (LGR). Such successor body or bodies may be, without limitation, a local authority, a combined county authority, a strategic authority or any other status determined pursuant to the Devolution and LGR Legislation ### Lot Information Residential Homes Provision of a Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework Re-open 2026. Southend-on-Sea City Council is reopening the Children's Residential and Accommodation services: Lot 1 - Residential Homes Lot 2 - Supported Accommodation in 2026. Original Contract Term is 3 years (36 months), however this framework was established in 2025 and therefore the framework contract term has already commenced. Options: Option to extend: 24 months with 2 extensions available Supported Accommodation Provision of a Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework Re-open 2026. Southend-on-Sea City Council is reopening the Children's Residential and Accommodation services: Lot 1 - Residential Homes Lot 2 - Supported Accommodation in 2026. Original Contract Term is 3 years (36 months), however this framework was established in 2025 and therefore the framework contract term has already commenced. Additional information: Please note that the following sub-lots will not be re-opening: d) Multi-occupancy accommodation for young people 18 - 25 with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). e) Multi occupancy for former relevant young people age 18-25 who continue to have support needs but are not eligible for adult social care and/or young people aged 16 and 17 who are not looked after or a Child in Need but are homeless and require age-appropriate provision. Options: Option to extend: 24 months with 2 extensions available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017918-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £105,000,000 | | Lots value | £105,000,000 | | 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6FA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017918-2026 - 5 Feb 2026 at 14:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010554-2026 - 8 Jan 2026 at 16:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001600-2026 - 31 Dec 2025 at 14:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086587-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.duenorth.com - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7ca51e0c-87f3-4736-b7ab-c34331790e9d?origin=SearchResults&p=2 - https://www.southend.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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