Bidders Information Event - Provision of Post 16 Supported Accommodation and Support Services

The Bradford Children & Families Trust is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a new open framework agreement aimed at providing Supported Accommodation and Support Services for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25, including looked-after children, care leavers, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC). This initiative, valued at £144,000,000, is a service under the social work sector, with a focus on promoting independence and improving outcomes for young people in need. A Bidders Information Event is scheduled for 12th November 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am via Microsoft Teams, providing an overview of procurement processes and expectations ahead of the formal ITT release.

Interested parties should register by emailing ChildrensCommissioning@bradford.gov.uk. The geographic location for this opportunity is in the UKE region of the United Kingdom. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in socially-focused services, particularly those that can demonstrate innovative and efficient service delivery models in compliance with relevant statutory requirements.

Both SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for participation, providing diversified business growth prospects through engagement with public sector contracts. The framework agreement is designed to foster collaboration with providers committed to value for money and improved care outcomes, thus opening the door for businesses that excel in delivering cost-effective and innovative support services for young people. The contract period is set from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2034, granting an extended timeframe for strategic business planning and service delivery implementation.