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title: "Accommodation and Support Post 18 Care Leavers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067478"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# Accommodation and Support Post 18 Care Leavers

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067478

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed a procurement process for a pilot scheme titled "Accommodation and Support Post 18 Care Leavers", classified under the services industry category. This contract, initiated through the tender process and awarded to Bedspace, is under a direct procurement method, indicating a "Below threshold - without competition" approach. The contract is set to deliver services across various regions of the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement falls under the "lightTouch" regime with an active award status as of 26th March 2026. Key dates include the contract period from 1st October 2025 to 31st December 2027, with the contract signed on 3rd September 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses within the health and social work services sector, particularly those capable of providing accommodation and support services to post-18 care leavers. Businesses with experience in delivering community, social, and personal services would find this contract aligned with their capabilities. While the contract has been awarded to Bedspace, an SME, similar businesses may find future opportunities in government contracts requiring specialised social services across the UK. The direct procurement method suggests that well-established relationships and niche expertise could play a crucial role in securing similar contracts.

## Notice

Accommodation and Support Post 18 Care Leavers - pilot scheme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027637-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £576,047 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEDSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027637-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027637-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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