Tender for the provision of Housing-Related Support Service for children in care and care leavers (16-25 years old) in Herefordshire
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Herefordshire Council is managing a procurement process for the provision of housing-related support services for children in care and care leavers, aged 16 to 25, residing in Herefordshire. The tender, titled "Tender for the provision of Housing-Related Support Service for children in care and care leavers (16-25 years old) in Herefordshire," is classified under the social work and related services category. Located in Herefordshire, UKG11 region, the contract covers the period from 1 March 2026 to 20 February 2029 and may be extended for an additional 48 months.
It follows an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime, with Herefordshire Council conducting the procurement. Despite an initial tender cancellation on 19 September 2025 due to unmet specifications, the Council intends to review and re-tender the opportunity shortly. The contract has a maximum value of £2,964,360 over seven years, with submissions having closed on 11 September 2025.
This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the social services sector, particularly those capable of providing tailored housing solutions and support for young people transitioning from care. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to apply, particularly if they can demonstrate the ability to offer sufficient and suitable accommodation in Herefordshire or have agreements with property owners. Businesses that focus on enhancing life skills and fostering independence in young individuals will find this an excellent opportunity for growth and contribution to the community.
The flexibility of the Light Touch Regime allows for procedural adaptations, making it potentially advantageous for innovative proposals which align with the project's objectives.
Herefordshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a housing-related support service for children in care and care leavers aged 16 to 25 residing in Herefordshire. The service will assist vulnerable young people transitioning from care into supported arrangements, offering tailored support, guidance, and access to specialist services based on individual needs. The successful provider will be required to supply accommodation for a minimum of 16 young people in a combination of one- and two-bedroom self-contained units.
This must include at least two one-bedroom units designated for emergency accommodation. Prospective suppliers must demonstrate the ability to provide sufficient properties within Herefordshire to meet the Council's requirements. Alternatively, they must provide evidence of a formal agreement in principle with property owners to utilise suitable accommodation for service delivery.
Contract Duration: 1 March 2026 to 20 February 2029, with an option to extend for up to an additional 48 months. Maximum Contract Value: PS423,480 per annum, totalling PS2,964,360 over a potential seven-year term (including extensions). This amount does not include potential income from Housing Benefit or those payments made by the Council pursuant to the Contract (from the Children's Social Care funding) to cover accommodation costs for eligible Accommodation paid for service users.
Estimated annual income from accommodation charges for eligible Accommodation paid for service users is approximately PS138,000, with up to a further PS118,000 (circa) potentially being receivable for non-Accommodation paid for service users via Housing Benefit payments. IMPORTANT NOTE: These figures are indicative only and DO NOT constitute guaranteed income. Housing Benefit decisions are made independently by the Revenue and Benefits team and are outside the scope of this contract.
Additionally, the age profile of those accommodated is subject to fluctuations based on demand. This procurement will follow the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and is subject to the Light Touch Regime (Section 9), allowing for procedural flexibilities.
The Council reserves the option to extend the contract for a period of up to further 48 months (subject to demand, further internal governance approvals, funding and supplier's satisfactory performance).
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