--- title: "Supported Accommodation Pathway for Young People Aged 16 to 25" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d8aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d8aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d8aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d8aa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-31" --- # Supported Accommodation Pathway for Young People Aged 16 to 25 Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d8aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d8aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d8aa.json) ## Summary Thurrock Council is in the process of planning a procurement for the project titled "Supported Accommodation Pathway for Young People Aged 16 to 25". The initiative is currently in the planning stage with key activities including a market engagement exercise. Suppliers are encouraged to participate in this engagement by responding to an online questionnaire by 21st August 2026. The procurement is set within the services industry category, focusing on social work and accommodation services, in the UKH32 region of the United Kingdom. This process utilises a "light touch" regime, and while it is not yet a call for competition, it helps the council gauge interest and gather insights for future procurement stages potentially commencing in April 2027. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, especially those that specialise in providing accommodation and support services to young people. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver a variety of accommodation solutions and support pathways. Engaging in this initial phase allows businesses to influence and align their services to meet the council's requirements, paving the way for potential long-term contract opportunities. This could facilitate business growth through increased visibility and collaboration with a sub-central government public authority. ## Notice Thurrock Council is undertaking early market engagement to understand provider interest in a future supported accommodation pathway for young people aged 16 to 25. This may include children looked after aged 16 and 17, care leavers, former unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people at risk of homelessness where statutory duties apply. The Council is exploring a wider range of accommodation and support options, including supported lodgings, staffed shared accommodation, independent living and floating support. This is not a call for competition and does not commit the Council to any future procurement or contract award. ### Planning Information Suppliers are invited to respond to this market engagement exercise by completing the online questionnaire available through the In-tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1701 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072670-2026 | | 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 | 31 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,500,000 | | 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL | | Locality | GRAYS | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2026 at 11:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072670-2026 - 31 Jul 2026 at 10:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072654-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072670-2026 31st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072654-2026 31st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.thurrock.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1701 - 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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