High Intensity Supported Accommodation
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Hampshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the High Intensity Supported Accommodation contract in South East England, a project extending across Winchester, Eastleigh, Romsey, Basingstoke and Deane, Havant, Fareham, and Gosport. This initiative falls within the social services industry category and addresses the needs of young people aged 16 to 21. With a total contract value of £3,810,000, the award was made to multiple suppliers and is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026, running for an initial period of two years and three months, with possible extensions.
The procurement was conducted through an open method under a light touch regime, with awards scheduled to be signed mid-January 2026, following a standstill period that concluded on 19 December 2025. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services, especially those capable of providing shared accommodation with intensive support. SMEs, large organisations, and VCSEs interested in such contracted services could benefit from this opportunity by expanding their market reach and strengthening their presence in supported accommodation services.
The tender’s success requirements include relevant Ofsted registrations and the capacity to provide tailored support for transitioning young adults, making it particularly suitable for organisations experienced in working with care leavers and children in need of protection under the Ofsted framework.
Hampshire County Council's Children Services Directorate is required to provide services for High Intensity Supported Accommodation with Floating Support, for Young People aged 16-21. These High Intensity placements are for those who require short-term intensive (5 to 20 hours per week) or floating support before transitioning to independent living or lower levels of supported accommodation, such as supported lodging. The requirement is for this service to provide short-term (maximum 12 months), person-centred and outcome-focused support, with the intention of supporting Young People to move towards more independent living.
The requirement is for a service which offers both accommodation and intensive support, aimed at increasing independence and promoting engagement with education, employment or training (EET). The contract is for an initial period of 2 years and 3 months, with two further 12 month extension opportunities to a maximum of 4 years and 3 months. The contract will start on 01 April 2026.
All providers hold appropriate Ofsted Registration and were required to have suitable properties available. This is part of the Ofsted Inspection Framework for services for children in need of help and protection, Looked After Children (LAC) and Care Leavers. This service requires an Ofsted registered service provider to be registered for supported accommodation in a shared or group living situation in premises which are not limited to accommodating Children Looked After or Care Leavers.
The High Intensity Service will be provided in suitable accommodation settings, such as shared houses with communal living facilities. The contract is for a maximum of 24 beds across three geographical areas within Hampshire. Contracts are being awarded for the following geographical areas; A - Winchester, Eastleigh and Romsey B - Basingstoke and Deane C - Havant, Fareham and Gosport The total contract value for Supported Accommodation and Support services, including any Floating Support, is PS3,810,000.
Additional rental costs may be incurred on a case-by-case basis at Housing Benefit rates, but these are pass-through payments and not guaranteed by Hampshire County Council.
There are 2 contract extensions, detailed below: Extension 1 Maximum duration: 1 year and 0 month Value ex VAT: PS 1,158,948 Extension 2 Maximum duration: 1 year and 0 month Value ex VAT: PS 1,158,948
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The contract period is two years.
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