Children’s 16+ Supported Accommodation Placements DPS
- Buyer
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Value
- £145,000,000
- Closes
- 31 March 2027
- Where
- Yate, the South West
- Type
- Dynamic purchasing system (open to join)
In plain English
Southwest England local authorities are looking for providers to offer supported accommodation (safe housing with support services) for young people aged 16+ who are in the care system. This is a large consortium purchasing arrangement where multiple councils are buying these services together to get better value and quality outcomes.
What the buyer wants
• Provide safe, appropriate housing with on-site or nearby support staff for vulnerable young people aged 16+ • Deliver care and support services tailored to each young person's needs (this may include help with daily living, emotional support, education/employment support) • Work within a 'Light Touch Regime' framework, meaning flexible contracting that responds to councils' changing demand for placements
Likely requirements
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This contract is for established care providers with registered premises, trained staff, and safeguarding infrastructure. A tradesperson or small business without a track record in social care, registered accommodation, and care delivery will not be eligible.
How to bid
This is a Dynamic Purchasing System: an open list of approved suppliers. You can apply to join at any time while it runs, and once accepted you can bid for the individual contracts the buyer runs through it.
How dynamic purchasing systems work
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