Supported Accommodation and Leaving Care 16+

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Supported Accommodation and Leaving Care 16+" under the services category. The initiative aims to enhance welfare services for children and young people and is encapsulated in two main events. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled for 31st October 2025, to be held at Family Hub Livesey in Blackburn from 09:30 to 12:30.

Interested parties must register by 29th October 2025. The project has an estimated start date of 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with a potential extension until 2031. The total contract value is approximately £780,000, targeting sub-central government public authority as the industry category.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in welfare services for children and young people, along with community and social services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the contract. Engaging in this procurement process not only provides substantial growth opportunities for service providers but also allows them to play a crucial role in supporting young people in Blackburn with Darwen.

The contract supports innovative service offerings, fostering direct involvement in community enhancement initiatives.