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STAGE 1 - (CSC25073) 2 - 3 BED FURNISHED ACCOMMODATION FOR UNACCOMPANIED ASYLUM-SEEKING CHILDREN (UASC) CARE LEAVERS

Awarded to Caring for Communities and People, Lyra Court Ltd

Worcestershire County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 17 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 22 July 2025

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Overview

Worcestershire County Council sought furnished accommodation providers for 9 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children care leavers across three district lots (Worcester City, Redditch, and Bromsgrove), with an estimated value of £850,000. The contract was awarded to Caring for Communities and People and Lyra Court Ltd on 28 September 2025 for £649,170.60.

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Lots (4)

  • Worcester City

    The Council is looking to block book 2 or 3 bedded HMO in Worcester City providing UASC Care Leavers with a suitable location to meet their cultural needs.

    £460,286Won by Caring for Communities and PeopleWon by Lyra Court LtdWon by Lyra Court LtdWon by Caring for Communities and People
  • Redditch

    The Council is looking to block book 2 or 3 bedded HMO in Redditch providing UASC Care Leavers with a suitable location to meet their cultural needs.

    £283,000
  • Bromsgrove

    The Council is looking to block book 2 or 3 bedded HMO in Bromsgrove providing UASC Care Leavers with a suitable location to meet their cultural needs.

    £283,000
  • Kidderminster

    If it is not possible to identify suitable accommodation within lots one to three, a fourth Lot for Kidderminster may be considered.

    £188,885Won by Caring for Communities and PeopleWon by Caring for Communities and People

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£850,000
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 April 2025
Questions by
10 July 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Housing servicesSocial work services with accommodation

Award outcome

Awarded value
£649,171
Award date
28 September 2025
Contract period
1 January 2026 → 31 December 2028
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
31 December 2030
Against estimate
24% below
Bids received
4
Winners
  • Caring for Communities and People
  • Lyra Court Ltd

This contract ends on 31 December 2028, or 31 December 2030 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

4

Open and restricted tenders in Real estate services drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 17% received only one.

Who bid

  • Rise Up Projects LTD
  • Caring for Communities and PeopleWinner
  • Lyra Court LtdWinner

How bids were scored

Price 100% · Quality 0%

  • Simple description100%

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Market context

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£130,050

Median of 1,115 awards in the last 24 months

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Worcestershire County Council in the last 12 months

51

contracts awarded, worth £23,706,207 in total

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    17 December 2025

  2. Award Update · Contract Update

    16 October 2025

  3. Award Update · Contract Update

    30 September 2025

  4. Contract

    29 September 2025

  5. Tender Update

    7 July 2025

  6. Tender Update

    2 July 2025

  7. Tender Update

    2 July 2025

  8. Tender Update

    25 June 2025

  9. Contract Notice

    25 June 2025

  10. Prior Information Notice

    17 April 2025

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