16 + Supported Accommodation Lot 1 Children Looked After / Children Leaving Care & Lot 2 Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children

" This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work services category, and will be conducted using an open procedure. It aims to provide supported accommodation for 16-17-year-old children looked after and those leaving care, as well as for unaccompanied asylum seeker children. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the planned contract period set from 10 December 2025 to 9 December 2034.

Interested parties should note the value of the contract is £37,759,410 GBP, and the services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKE44 region. Key dates include a future notice to be published on 1 June 2025. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for organisations in the social care sector, particularly those with experience in providing high-quality support services to young people transitioning to independent adulthood.

The open procurement method encourages a broad range of suppliers to participate, making it ideal for established service providers and new entrants aiming to expand their portfolio to include services for vulnerable children and young people. Organisations with expertise in financial responsibility education, semi-independent living support, and providing access to training or employment could be well-suited to compete in this tender, particularly if they align with the light-touch regime and adhere to above-threshold requirements.