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title: "SOL30357 SOL Ofsted-Dual Reg Accommodation Young People 16-25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068abc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# SOL30357 SOL Ofsted-Dual Reg Accommodation Young People 16-25

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068abc

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## Summary

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "SOL30357 SOL Ofsted-Dual Reg Accommodation Young People 16–25" within the social services sector. This initiative aims to explore market interest regarding accommodations for young people aged 16–25, including dual registered accommodation with Ofsted and CQC and Ofsted-only registered accommodation for care leavers. The council is calling for providers and interested organisations to register and complete a questionnaire by 22nd May 2026, which will help shape future commissioning decisions. This procurement is being setup for contracts scheduled to begin on 1st May 2027 and conclude by 30th April 2031, located in the region UKG32, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given its especial regime approach for light-touch services above the threshold. Businesses equipped to deliver innovative and robust models for dual registered or supported accommodations could benefit from engaging in this market exploratory phase, thereby positioning themselves for potential future invitations by the council. Engaging now in this planning process allows businesses to influence commissioning considerations and establish relationships with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, enhancing their growth potential in the youth accommodation services sector.

## Notice

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to understand the level of market interest, potential delivery models, operational considerations, and commercial viability associated with the development of future commissioning of: 1. Dual registered accommodation (Ofsted + CQC) for young people aged 16-25 who may have eligible care and support needs under the Care Act 2014, and 2. Ofsted only registered accommodation for young people aged 16-17 and care leavers aged 18-25, who may require supported accommodation but are not Care Act eligible.

### Planning Information

Providers and interested organisations are invited to register and download/complete a questionnaire from the Council's Atamis procurement portal https://solihull.my.site.com/s/ this will be used to shape future commissioning decisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037609-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 12:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037609-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037609-2026
  24th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://solihull.my.site.com/s/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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