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title: "Supported Accommodation for Cared For and Care Leavers Aged 18-21 Years"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e73"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# Supported Accommodation for Cared For and Care Leavers Aged 18-21 Years

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e73

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## Summary

The procurement process involves South Tyneside Borough Council, located at Town Hall and Civic Offices in South Shields, seeking to provide supported accommodation for cared-for individuals and care leavers aged 18-21 years. The contract, titled "Supported Accommodation for Cared For and Care Leavers Aged 18-21 Years," falls under the public authority sector of sub-central government and is classified within the services category, focusing specifically on social work and related services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition, under a light-touch special regime, with the award date of 27th February 2026. The contract period runs from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027, serving the UKC22 region in the United Kingdom.

The tender creates substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social work and supported accommodation services. Key Community, an SME and VCSE operating in South Shields, has been selected as the supplier, indicating that SMEs with similar expertise stand a competitive chance in such procurements. The procurement value amounts to £138,527, offering businesses in related industries an incentive to consider participating in potential future tenders or collaborations with South Tyneside Borough Council. This procurement presents an opportunity for organisations focusing on care provision and services within the specified geographic and demographic domain to enhance their service offerings and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Provision of 9 units of accommodation and support for cared for and care leavers aged 18-21 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017982-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £138,527 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEY COMMUNITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017982-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017982-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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