Provision of a 16 Plus Support Service
Description: The Council is tendering an opportunity for a Service Provider to provide a supported housing service for young people aged 16 to 18 years old who are Children Looked After/Care Leavers as defined in Section 105 - 115 of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. The service will be available to young people aged 16 to 18 years, who are known to Social Services and being supported through the Caerphilly County Borough Council 16+ Team. The service will be available primarily to young people who hold category 1, 2 and 3 status as defined within the Act. The property is owned by Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC), which is responsible for the maintenance of the property and all housing related issues. The commissioned Support Provider will (read more...)
Summary: Caerphilly County Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of a 16 Plus Support Service, aimed at providing supported housing for young individuals aged 16 to 18 years who are Children Looked After or Care Leavers. This tender falls under the industry category of social work services, specifically targeting health and social work services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 14 January 2026 with inquiries allowed until 7 January 2026. Located in Caerphilly, Wales (UKL16), the contract is set to commence on 1 March 2026, lasting for an initial period of four years, with an option to extend for up to 24 months. This open procedure offers a gross budget of £3,600,000 and requires tenderers to focus strongly on quality (80%) and price (20%).