Furnished Accommodation for Families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and Care Leavers
Description: Worcestershire County Council (the "Council") invites suitable Suppliers to tender for Furnished Accommodation for Families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and Care Leavers. Prior to a Leave to Remain (LTR) status being determined, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) have No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) with all practical and financial support being provided by the Council, including accommodation. This also applies to NRPF families with children under 18 who have unsettled status. Care leavers will remain entitled to support under the Council's leaving care responsibilities, including assistance with accommodation and related living costs where required by legislation and assessed need. The service specification outlines the requirements for 2 or 3 bedroom furnished accommodation for this cohort of vulnerable young adults and families with children under 18 years (read more...)
Summary: Worcestershire County Council is seeking providers of furnished, two- or three-bedroom accommodation for care leavers and families with children under 18 who have no recourse to public funds. The accommodation is intended for people requiring council support, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people before their leave-to-remain status is decided and care leavers who need help with housing and living costs. The service could accommodate up to 18 young adults and/or six families, across Worcester City, Redditch and Kidderminster. Homes should be close to good transport links, schools, colleges and other community services. The requirement is for housing and short-stay furnished accommodation services, delivered in the named Worcestershire districts.