WCC Market Testing for the provision of a Framework for Supported Lodgings for Warwickshire Young People and Separated Children aged 16 - 21
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Warwickshire County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "WCC Market Testing for the provision of a Framework for Supported Lodgings for Warwickshire Young People and Separated Children aged 16 - 21". The procurement relates to the welfare services for children and young people, specifically for supported lodgings. The Council is situated in Warwick, United Kingdom, and the procurement involves services within the UKG region.
Interested providers must register via the WarwickshireCC e-tendering system by 16th October 2025. The procurement process follows a planning stage and is aimed at establishing a new framework by 1st August 2026, running until 31st July 2030, with the possibility of renewal up until 2034. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £1,486,328 GBP.
This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the welfare services sector, particularly those that cater to young people. The procurement seeks experienced providers capable of offering safe and supportive lodging environments while also exploring enhanced and flexible models, including emergency accommodations and placements for parents and children, or siblings. It is especially favourable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are interested in expanding their service offerings to meet the complex needs of young individuals in Warwickshire and potentially beyond.
Providers with a national capability are also encouraged to engage, reflecting the occasional need for services outside the immediate area.
Current provision Warwickshire County Council (WCC) has a blend of externally commissioned and in-house supported lodgings provision. The in-house provision currently relies on a young person in need of accommodation and support due to family breakdown or leaving care identifying an adult/family they would like to live with such as a relative, former foster carer, family friend or a friend's parents. The necessary checks are completed by the Leaving Care Team before the arrangement is approved.
The commissioned service is responsible for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting hosts to provide accommodation and support to young people in a safe home environment. Providers offer support, on-going training and supervision to the host(s) and support to the young person throughout the duration of the placement. Why do WCC want to engage with the market?
The current framework for supported lodgings is due to expire on 31st July 2026. WCC is keen not only to continue to provide supported lodgings as an option for young people needing accommodation and support and increase the numbers of hosts, but also to explore how such services could be extended to include:
- Emergency out of hours/overnight placements
- Short term emergency accommodation for young people in crisis and at risk of homelessness pending assessment and/or a longer-term solution
- An enhanced and/or flexible, tiered model to provide for young people with higher support needs
- Parent and child placements
- Sibling placements.
The council would welcome the opportunity to engage with providers who can demonstrate experience in this market and are able to offer their services to the young people of Warwickshire where they need them within the county. There is occasionally the need for supported lodgings in other areas and interest from national providers would therefore also be welcome.
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