Supported and Semi-Independent Accommodation

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Supported and Semi-Independent Accommodation". This procurement process is part of a pipeline notice published on 26th May 2025, entailing the provision of accommodation and support services for young people aged 16 to 25 within the region of UKI52, which includes Barking, United Kingdom. The industry is classified under social work services, with a gross procurement value estimated at £24,000,000.

Interested businesses can expect a future notice around 1st July 2025, with the contract period slated to begin on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2033. The procurement process is above the threshold and follows a planned status under the light touch regime, and it is open to public authority - sub-central government involvement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social work services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability for these groups.

Organisations specialising in accommodation and support for young people could leverage this opportunity to expand their services and operations in the Barking region. Businesses well-equipped to deliver specialised care and support services will find this procurement particularly beneficial, allowing them to contribute positively to the community while also achieving growth objectives in a stable long-term contract setting.