HCC - 12/24 - Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People - AWARD
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Hertfordshire County Council - Children's Services has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement aimed at providing supported accommodation and practice flats for individuals aged 16 and above. The procurement fell under the health and social work services category, specifically targeting housing and community health services. The open procedure method was utilised, with the tender period ending on 20th January 2025, and the contract period initiated on 1st April 2025, ending on 31st March 2029.
The services are to be delivered primarily in the East of England, with the council office located in Hertfordshire. The award was finalised on 8th August 2025, with several suppliers, including Urbanland Management Ltd and Athena Housing & Support Ltd, highlighted as key providers. This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social work services with accommodation and housing management, particularly those specialising in services for young people.
The framework's multi-lot structure accommodates various business capabilities, from managing multi-occupancy units to providing solo and duo placements along with practice flats. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, indicating a supportive environment for enterprises looking to expand their reach in community and youth care services. Companies with expertise in 24/7 support provision and bespoke care services would be particularly well-suited to benefit from the opportunities created by this agreement.
Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of Framework Agreement for the Provision of Supported Accommodation and Practice Flats for 16+ Young People Find A Tender Notice Number: 2024/S 000-040917 Find A Tender Award Notice Number: 2025/S 000-046784 This Contract was awarded to:- LOT Number LOT Title LOT 1 Multi-occupancy accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 additional support per person per week Urbanland Management Limited One YMCA Abiding Limited Athena Housing & Support Limited Caretech Community Services Limited LOT 2 Multi-occupancy single gender Separated Migrant Children (SMC) accommodation with housing management support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including 5 hours 1:1 additional support per person per week Urbanland Management Limited One YMCA Swan Independent Living Limited Abiding Limited Athena Housing & Support Limited Moving Up Care Limited LOT 3 Solo placement accommodation (2 bed) with 1:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People that cannot be placed with others Athena Housing & Support Limited Defining Futures Limited Moving Up Care Limited LOT 4 Solo placement accommodation (2 bed) with 2:1 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with a planned reduction to 1:1 Athena Housing & Support Limited LOT 5 Duo placement accommodation (3 bed) with 1:2 support on site, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for Young People who are developing the skills to share accommodation following a period of solo accommodation Moving Up Care Limited Defining Futures Limited Athena Housing & Support Limited LOT 6 Practice Flats - step down (1 bed) accommodation with 12-week support programme (inclusive of 60 hours decreasing 1:1 support) Urbanland Management Limited Moving Up Care Limited Athena Housing & Support Limited LOT 7 Support Only - hourly support for Young People requiring short-term targeted assistance with activities in the community whilst away from their supported accommodation Abiding Limited Athena Housing & SupportLimited Defining Futures Limited Urbanland Management Limited
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The contract period is four years.
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