25019 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Lodgings
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Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking to commission a service titled "25019 Cambridgeshire County Council Supported Lodgings" under the industry category of Social Work Services with accommodation (CPV code: 85311000). This procurement, intended for Looked After Children aged 16 and 17 and Care Leavers, involves providing high-quality accommodation and support through a supported lodgings model. The procurement is in the Tender stage, and interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 8th May 2025.
Located in Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, the contract period spans from 9th June 2025 to 8th June 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The estimated gross contract value is £429,136 (£358,280 net). This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social work and accommodation services.
Businesses experienced in recruiting, assessing, and supporting hosts within a private home setting will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The open competition procurement method ensures a fair and transparent process, with equal emphasis on quality and price, each weighted at 50%. To advance, bidders must achieve a minimum overall quality score of 40%.
This tender provides an excellent avenue for businesses to establish or expand their services in partnership with a reputable public authority.
Cambridgeshire County Council is commissioning a service to provide high-quality accommodation-based support for Looked After Children aged 16 and 17 and Care Leavers. The service aims to help young people acquire skills for independent living and adulthood responsibilities through a supported lodgings model. Supported lodgings services provide a young person with a room of their own in a private home.
The householder, or host, provides a safe and supportive environment, working alongside professional services to help and support the young person in gaining skills for independent adult life. The role of the provider includes recruiting, assessing, supervising, and supporting hosts.
1 x 12 month extensions available. The Council at it's sole discretion may extend the contract with 3 month's notice. If the council does not wish to extend the agreement beyond its initial term then it will expire.
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The contract period is one year.
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