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title: "16+ Supported Accommodation Light Touch Framework and Block Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07808d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Plymouth City Council"
published: "2026-10-05"
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# 16+ Supported Accommodation Light Touch Framework and Block Contract

Buyer: Plymouth City Council  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07808d

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council is planning a framework and block contract for supported accommodation for people aged 16 and over who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. The service is intended to provide accommodation and support for young people. The proposed model has three strands: properties bought as a whole within Plymouth; individual placements in Plymouth and within 20 miles of the city; and individual placements beyond that radius. The block-purchased strand is intended to give the council greater control over service quality, cost and safeguarding. The work is social care and related support services. The stated delivery area covers Plymouth and nearby or more distant locations, depending on the strand.

This is at planning stage: Plymouth City Council is seeking early market feedback to shape the service model and framework before procurement, and has not issued an invitation to tender. The council proposes a framework lasting five years, with an option to extend by three years. The planned contract period is 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032, with a possible end date of 30 June 2035. The stated estimated value is £8,387,864. The three proposed strands are block-purchased accommodation in Plymouth, spot placements in Plymouth and within 20 miles, and spot placements farther away. An initial market engagement session is planned for 20 October 2026, 10am–1pm, at Crownhill Court in Plymouth; attendance is limited to two people per organisation.

The council is looking to hear from providers with the accommodation, support and operational capacity to work with young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Providers with properties in Plymouth may be relevant to the block-purchased strand or local spot placements; organisations able to offer placements beyond the city’s 20-mile radius may fit the third strand. The council wants feedback on market appetite and capacity, the proposed service model and how the lots should be designed. It plans to share a draft service specification ahead of the engagement session so providers can review it and raise points for discussion. The proposed framework is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The council is seeking constructive input to help shape high-quality, sustainable provision. No specific professional accreditation is stated.

## Notice

Plymouth City Council would like to invite providers to an initial market engagement session to help shape the future 16+ Supported Accommodation Framework and block. It is proposed to commission a five-year framework contract, with the option to extend for a further three years, for 16+ supported accommodation. The framework will be structured into three distinct Lots: *Lot 1: Block-purchased provision within Plymouth. This will consist of properties commissioned in their entirety, rather than individual placements. This approach enables greater control over quality, cost, and safeguarding arrangements. *Lot 2: Spot-purchased provision within Plymouth and within a 20-mile radius. *Lot 3: Spot-purchased provision outside of a 20-mile radius. This session will provide an opportunity to discuss our early thinking, hear your views on the proposed service model, and gather feedback that will help inform the development of the framework and block prior to procurement. We would also like to use this opportunity to understand the market's appetite and capacity to deliver accommodation and support for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and how this could be reflected within the future lot design. Ahead of the session, we will share a first draft of the service specification to allow providers time to review the proposals and identify any areas for discussion. We welcome constructive feedback and look forward to working collaboratively with the market to develop a framework and block that delivers high-quality, sustainable services for Plymouth's young people. Where: Crownhill Court, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5DH Date: Tuesday 20th October Time: 10.00 - 13:00 How to book a place: please email jointcommissioning@plymouth.gov.uk with the subject field of 16+ Supported Accommodation Market Event. Places will be restricted to 2 per organisation.

### Planning Information

Plymouth City Council would like to invite providers to an initial market engagement session to help shape the future 16+ Supported Accommodation Framework and block.
It is proposed to commission a five-year framework contract, with the option to extend for a further three years, for 16+ supported accommodation. The framework will be structured into three distinct Lots:
•Lot 1: Block-purchased provision within Plymouth.
This will consist of properties commissioned in their entirety, rather than individual placements. This approach enables greater control over quality, cost, and safeguarding arrangements.
•Lot 2: Spot-purchased provision within Plymouth and within a 20-mile radius.
•Lot 3: Spot-purchased provision outside of a 20-mile radius.
This session will provide an opportunity to discuss our early thinking, hear your views on the proposed service model, and gather feedback that will help inform the development of the framework and block prior to procurement. We would also like to use this opportunity to understand the market's appetite and capacity to deliver accommodation and support for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and how this could be reflected within the future lot design.
Ahead of the session, we will share a first draft of the service specification to allow providers time to review the proposals and identify any areas for discussion. We welcome constructive feedback and look forward to working collaboratively with the market to develop a framework and block that delivers high-quality, sustainable services for Plymouth's young people.
Where: Crownhill Court, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5DH
Date: Tuesday 20th October
Time: 10.00 - 13:00
How to book a place: please email jointcommissioning@plymouth.gov.uk with the subject field of 16+ Supported Accommodation Market Event.
Places will be restricted to 2 per organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093720-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2027 - 1 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,387,864 |
| 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 | Plymouth City Council |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Postcode area | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2026 at 11:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093720-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093720-2026
  5th October 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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