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AwardSocial work servicesCPV: 85310000

Young People's Pathway (Pathway 2) - 285-NYC-CD

North Yorkshire
INSPIRE NORTH
Published 27 Nov, 2025
Contract Value
£8,280,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for its "Young People's Pathway (Pathway 2)" initiative, aimed at supporting vulnerable young individuals, including care leavers, aged 18-25. This service addresses the housing challenges faced by these youths who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The open procurement method utilised a light touch regime, with the contract awarded to Inspire North.

Based in Northallerton, the initiative spans regions including Craven, Hambleton, Harrogate, Richmondshire, Ryedale, Scarborough, and Selby, focusing on social work services. The contract period is set to start on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2029, with potential extensions up to 31st January 2031. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in social services, especially small and medium enterprises capable of delivering the required support to young people.

By engaging in this procurement, businesses can enhance their portfolios, establish partnerships with public authorities, and contribute to the social welfare of vulnerable populations. Given the emphasis on quality over price, providers skilled in service delivery and community support systems are well-suited to compete. Successful bidders, like Inspire North, demonstrate that with experience in similar social work services, entities can effectively address the complex needs of at-risk youth and build their reputational and operational capabilities in the sector.

Notice Description

This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support.

Lot Information7 Lots
1Lot 1 - Craven
Complete

This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support. Lot 1 is specifically for Craven, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.

2Lot 2 - Hambleton
Complete

This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support. Lot 2 is specifically for Hambleton, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.

3Lot 3 - Harrogate
Complete

This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support. Lot 3 is specifically for Harrogate, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.

4Lot 4 - Richmondshire
Complete

This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support. Lot 4 is specifically for Richmondshire, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.

5Lot 5 - Ryedale
Complete

This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support. Lot 5 is specifically for Ryedale, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.

6Lot 6 - Scarborough
Complete

This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support. Lot 6 is specifically for Scarborough, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.

7Lot 7 - Selby
Complete

This Service is for vulnerable young people aged between 18 and 25 years, including care leavers up to their 26th birthday, who may be experiencing difficulties with their housing situation, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and have been assessed as having support needs, both as a result of their age, and a consequence of being unable to live with their own families or extended kin once mediation options have been exhausted in Authorities Young People's Prevention Pathway (Pathway 1). While the primary focus of the pathway is on individuals aged 18 to 25, there may be exceptional cases where the Housing Service is required to accommodate a 16 or 17-year-old. In such instances, providers must be prepared to obtain Ofsted registration to deliver the necessary support. Lot 7 is specifically for Selby, please see Appendix 9 - Area Map for details.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05009f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Awardee Scale
SME
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£8,280,000
Lots Value
£8,280,000
Awards Value
£6,845,541
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is three years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 11:00

UK4 - Tender Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

TNY
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
NORTHALLERTON
DL7 8AD
Yorkshire and The Humber
England
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

IN
INSPIRE NORTHAwarded
SME
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
£6,845,541

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