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Open for bidsUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£17,916,667

CBC-1985-FW-SK - Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People 16+ Framework (ITT)

Published
Published 17 August 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 21 September 2026 (28 days left)

Overview

Central Bedfordshire Council is establishing a Light Touch Framework for the provision of supported accommodation and support services for care experienced young people and young people seeking sanctuary aged 16 and over, with an estimated contract value of approximately £17.9 million. Providers must be Ofsted registered under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and demonstrate capability to deliver safe, effective, outcome-focused support that promotes independence and wellbeing. The tender is open for submissions until 21 September 2026 at noon.

Lots (4)

  • Lot 1 – Placements with 24/7 staffing in Central Bedfordshire,

    Provision of supported accommodation and support services for care experienced young people and young people seeking sanctuary aged 16+, including 24/7 staffed placements located within Central Bedfordshire. Services must promote safeguarding, wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes for young people.

    £0
  • Lot 2 – Placements with 24/7 staffing in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and/or Northamptonshire

    Provision of supported accommodation and support services for care experienced young people and young people seeking sanctuary aged 16+, including 24/7 staffed placements located within Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire

    £0
  • Lot 3 – PACE placements within Central Bedfordshire

    Provision of accommodation placements for young people requiring accommodation under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) within Central Bedfordshire.

    £0
  • Lot 4 – PACE placements within Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire

    Provision of accommodation placements for young people requiring accommodation under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) within Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

    £0

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£17,916,667
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 August 2026
Questions by
7 September 2026
Deadline
21 September 2026
Classification (CPV)
Social work services with accommodationWelfare services for children and young people

Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Tender Update

    17 August 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract Notice

    17 August 2026

    View notice ↗

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