16 Plus Supported Accommodation

Overview

Lots (7)

• Lot 1 Supported Lodgings

  A single provider to deliver Supported Lodgings, under a block contract encompassing: • 6 units ring-fenced for standard support needs • 10 units ring-fenced for enhanced support needs; and • The option for the Provider to deliver additional units on a spot purchase basis.

  £1,498,541Won by Young Devon

• Lot 2a Semi-Independent Accommodation (Complex Needs)

  Up to three providers to deliver a range of multi-occupancy units for young people with more complex needs between the ages of 16-17, under a block contract arrangement. This Lot will be structured and subsequently awarded on the basis of the number of units. The total number of units required for Lot 2a is 14. This may in exceptional circumstances be agreed by the Authority to be extended to after a Young Person’s 18 birthday to ensure successful transition takes place. The Authority will award to the highest scoring Applicant the number of Units to a maximum of 14. Where the highest scoring Applicant has bid for less than the maximum, the Authority will award the remaining Units available to the second highest scoring Applicant and so on until all required Units have been awarded. In addition to the 14 units, there will be the option for the Provider(s) to deliver additional units on a spot-purchase basis from the Providers successful in their Application to Lot 2a. Where additional capacity is required, the Lot 4a Framework will be utilised.

  £2,979,958Won by Young Devon

• Lot 2b Semi-Independent Accommodation (Step-Down)

  Up to three providers to deliver a range of multi-occupancy units for young people who are Cared For and/or Care Experienced (16-24) as part of a step-down from care and/or step-down for more intensive post-16 accommodation provision. This provision will also be for young people aged 16-17 who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless. This Lot will be structured and subsequently awarded on the basis of the number of units. The total number of units required for Lot 2b is 20. The Authority will award to the highest scoring Applicant the number of Units to a maximum of 20. Where the highest scoring Applicant has bid for less than the maximum, the Authority will award the remaining Units available to the second highest scoring Applicant and so on until all required Units have been awarded. In addition to the 20 units, there will be the option for the Provider(s) to deliver additional units on a spot-purchase basis from the Providers successful in their Application to Lot 2b. Where additional capacity is required, the Lot 4b Framework will be utilised.

  £2,321,535

• Lot 2c Semi-Independent Accommodation (18-24 Year Olds) and homeless / risk of homelessness (16-17 non-cared for or non-care experienced only)

  A single provider to provide a non-Ofsted Registered provision of 3 units of semi-independent accommodation young people aged 18 to 24 years. This provision may also be used for young people aged 16-17 years who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless where they are not cared for and/or care experienced.

  £348,190Won by Young Devon

• Lot 3 Young Parents Service:

  A single provider to deliver 12 units of supported accommodation for young parents with an offer of flexible resettlement support, under a block contract arrangement.

  £656,586

• Lot 4a Multi-Occupancy (Complex Needs) Framework

  A Framework Agreement for spot-purchasing of placement requirements over and above the block contracted provision of Lot 2a to deliver a range of multi-occupancy units for young people with more complex needs between the ages of 16-17. Up to ten Providers will be awarded a place on the Framework to deliver accommodation and support for young people with more complex needs between the ages of 16-17. This may in exceptional circumstances be agreed by the Authority to be extended to after a Young Person’s 18 birthday to ensure successful transition takes place.

  £3,017,589Won by Young DevonWon by Safe Haven Accommodation Ltd

• Lot 4b Multi-Occupancy (Step-Down) Framework

  A Framework Agreement for spot-purchasing of placement requirements over and above the block contracted provision of Lot 2b. Up to ten Providers will be awarded a place on the Framework to deliver accommodation and support for young people who are Looked After and/or Care Leavers as part of a step-down from care and/or step-down from more intensive post-16 accommodation provision. Additionally, the Lot 4b Framework will be used to place young people (aged 16-17) who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

  £3,017,589Won by Rostine Services LimitedWon by Dunborne LtdWon by Safe Haven Accommodation Ltd

Award outcome

Awarded value

£10,861,867

Award date

12 January 2026

Contract period

31 March 2026 → 31 March 2029

Contract length

3 years

Could run to

31 March 2031

Against estimate

34% below

Bids received

7

This contract ends on 31 March 2029, or 31 March 2031 if every extension is used.

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